perspectives on health

Question 1

perspectives on health

Answer 1

age, culture, religion, gender, and socioeconomic status

Question 2

age

Answer 2

perspectives on h&w increase in complexity as we age

Question 3

children 0-12 (primary school aged)

Answer 3

• set by parents and carers
• limited knowledge
• physical health and staying safe is priotized

Question 4

youth 12-17 (high school aged)

Answer 4

• physical health is a priority
• social health becomes more important (peer pressure, fitting in, friendships/ relationships)
• mental health is also a priority for young people (rise in anxiety and depression etc.)
• body image/weight
• social media plays a big role in youth h&w

Question 5

early adulthood (18-39

Answer 5

• body is at physical peak (fitness is important)
• emotional h&w (managing emotions, jobs, houses, marriage, children)
• lots of stress factors
• body image + social media

Question 6

middle adulthood (40-64)

Answer 6

• physical h&w is still a priority
• increased risk of health concerns (cardiovascular disease, cancers etc.)
• preventative medical checks

Question 7

late adulthood (65+)

Answer 7

• similar health and wellbeing perspectives to middle adulthood
• illness prevention is a priority
• becomes about a persons ability to live independently

Question 8

Gender

Answer 8

both genders generally rate their health similarly however women are more health conscious than males.

Question 9

females

Answer 9

• prioritised physical health
• “more desirable physique”
• unhealthy body image
• nutritious foods and regular exercise
• social h&w is prioritised (friendships + relationships)
• mental health is more of a priority than for males
• more open about their feelings
• holistic view of h&w
• positive mental state

Question 10

males

Answer 10

• presented as physically attractive to their peers
• body image + fitness is prioritised
• healthy and clean eating
• less open about mental health and emotions
• less likely to perceive themselves as at risk of illness and injury
• less accurate in rating their health problems.

Question 11

culture

Answer 11

perspectives and priorities differ between cultures.

Question 12

western cultures

Answer 12

• professional medical practices
• doctors, prescription medications etc
  science based

Question 13

vietnamese

Answer 13

• h&w is the result of supernatural phenomena
• promote prayer and spiritual or cultural interventions

Question 14

chinese medicene

Answer 14

• holistic view
• acupuncture, herbs and food to recover and sustain h&w rather than prescription medication.

Question 15

socioeconomic status

Answer 15

• ses
• measure of someones social and economic position based on income, education and occupation

Question 16

low ses

Answer 16

• prioritise other needs such as shelter, food, education and finding employment
• often rate their h&w lower
• less likely to use preventative health care
• more likely to smoke daily
• have higher levels of stress
• stress is a reason to take up unhealthy behaviour (eg drinking, drugs, smoking etc)

Question 17

high ses

Answer 17

• more likely to spend money on their h&w
• more likely to have private health insurance
• more likely to use preventative health care (eg dentists, physio etc)

Question 18

religion

Answer 18

• some focus on the clarity of the mind and body
• spirituality is an important aspect of a persons h&w
• interrelation between different dimensions
• some believe ill health is the gods punishment
• life is a gift from god/gods

Question 19

aboriginal and torres strait islander perspectives on health and wellbeing

Answer 19

• holistic view
• importance of culture
• connection to the land
• social and emotional health and wellbeing

Question 20

the importance of culture

Answer 20

• affect:
• the reasons they use health services
• the acceptance of treatment
• the likelihood that they will adhere to treatment
• peoples who have a strong connection to culture have significantly better self-assessed health status
• those who speak indigenous languages and participate in cultural activities have better physical and mental h&w
• being connected to culture family and land lowers morbidity and mortality in remote communities

Question 21

connection to the land

Answer 21

• land is at the core of their existence
• connection and spiritual relationship to country
• land or country is their soul
• they believe it is their duty to care for their land

Question 22

social and emotional health and wellbeing