Health Psychology L6

Question 1

What are the main countries represented in the Pacific

Answer 1

Fiji, Niue, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga
Cook Islands

Question 2

What is the purpose of the NZ Health Survey

Answer 2

Provide information on the health and well-being of New Zealanders. This Data is utilizeds in support health service development, policy and strategy.

Question 3

What was found from the NZ Health Survey

Answer 3

Maori and Pacific People tended to feel less confident in their GP than other ethnicities and that within these groups there was more UNmet needs due to cost of a GP

Question 4

What Health Conditions are prominant

Answer 4

Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Chronic Pain

Question 5

What were the key intiatives for Pacific Health Strategy (lalanga Fou)

Answer 5

Lalage Potu - Capacityu for building health system
Fale Fono - Collaboration, partnership in health services
Vaka Moana - Navigation of health services
Te Kupega - Capability

Question 6

Explain the Fonofale model of Health

Answer 6

Components -
House is built on Family
Walls - Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Other
Roof - Culture
Above the roof is Context, Time and Environment

Question 7

Explain the Te Vaka Atafaga model of Health

Answer 7

Focuses on the physical body, mind, family and environment

Question 8

Explain the Seitapu Framework

Answer 8

Core Components - COnsumer, cultural theoru, clinical theory competent worker, health sector, ethics and organizational support

Question 9

What are the 4 key considerations when working with Pacific People

Answer 9

1. Cultural Identity - Understand the consumer’s background, language and family connections
   2.. Language - Ensure access to language in competent to have effective communications
2. Tapu - Recognise cultural and spiritual boundaries
3. Organizational Knowledge - Understand the organziations responsibilities to Pacific People for effective support.