lecture 12: assessing pop. marginalized by inequity Flashcards
(no answer) just understand what social justice and health equity are. these two topics go together.
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What does ‘marginalized by inequity’ mean?
- populations of clients who are likely to develop health problems as a result of excessive risks
- clients who experience barriers when trying to access healthcare services
examples of who are ‘marginalized by inequity’
- people living in poverty
- people experiencing homelessness
- people in precarious circumstances
- people with chronic conditions and disabilities
- indigenous people
what do people in poverty experience? definition of poverty.
economic deprivation, lack of income, is a standard feature in most definitions of poverty
- but this does not take into account the myriad of social, cultural, and political aspects of the phenomenon
- poverty is not only a deprivation of economic or material resources, but a violation of human dignity
what are some health risks associated with poverty?
- experience poorer health outcomes than people with ready access to resources and health services
- increased incidence of acute and chronic disease conditions, including mental illness
- higher morbidity and mortality rates
- experience cumulative risk factors making them more sensitive to adverse effects
- less access to preventative screening
- more exposure to violence
- stigma
what is important to know in addressing poverty as a nurse?
- SCREEN!
don’t make assumptions that:
- everyone has stable housing
- that everyone can afford the “diet” they should follow
- that everyone believes they have choices
- that everyone has a loving family
what does harm reduction mean? name some examples of harm reduction strategies
Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies that help people lessen the negative consequences of certain behaviours both physically and socially
some examples:
- condoms
- birth control
- abortion
- safe injection sites
- safe supply narcotics
