Improvements in Indigenous health and wellbeing (AOS_2)

Question 1

criteria to evaluate Indigenous health and wellbeing

Answer 1

• cultural appropriateness

- education

Question 2

Aboriginal Quitline

Answer 2

• aimed at the prevention of smoking
• caters specifically to Indigenous Australians and has people who know the language and culture on the line
• they provide callers with specific plans that cater to their needs
• has the same number as the normal Outline, but individuals can ask for specialist Aboriginal advisers

Question 3

Aboriginal Quitline reflection of the Ottawa Charter

Answer 3

• Create supportive environment: the Quitline is a supportive environment for people wanting to quit
• Strengthen community action: people from the community participate in the program
• Develop personal skills: provides information to callers on how to quit

Question 4

Aboriginal Road to Good Health

Answer 4

• aimed at the prevention of diabetes and other chronic diseases
• promotes healthy lifestyles through encouraging healthier food choices (through reading nutritional labels) and exercise

Question 5

Aboriginal Road to Good Health reflection of the Ottawa Charter

Answer 5

• Create supportive environments: organise group sessions t encourage healthier habits
• Strengthen community action: the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) has a 6-week program for communities aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes
• Develop personal skills: individuals are taught skills such as reading labels, getting active and staying on track to maintain their healthy habits
• Reorient health services: the program encourages doctors to teach their patients about heart disease and how to prevent it