Road safety (AOS_2)

Question 1

why is it targeted

Answer 1

• road safety is a preventative risk factor for deaths and injuries on the road, making health promotion possible
• it affects vulnerable population groups disproportionately: males, Indigenous Australians, those living outside major cities (due to levels of education on importance of road safety, higher levels of testosterone in males that encourages risk-taking behaviour)

Question 2

effectiveness of the health promotion in improving pop. health

Answer 2

• there has been a significant decline in road deaths

- there had been an improvement in the safety of roads, vehicles and drivers

Question 3

how the TAC reflects the action areas of the Ottawa Charter (Build public health policy)

Answer 3

Build public health policy: the TAC works in conjunction with Vic Police and VicRoads to change a number of different road laws (BAC limits, ramifications, etc.)

Question 4

how the TAC reflects the action areas of the Ottawa Charter (Create supportive environment)

Answer 4

create supportive environment: the organisation works towards putting safety barriers on roads to create a safe physical environment

Question 5

how the TAC reflects the action areas of the Ottawa Charter (Strengthen community action)

Answer 5

strengthen community action: the TAC encourages different organisations to work together with communities directly to improve road safety

Question 6

how the TAC reflects the action areas of the Ottawa Charter (Develop personal skills)

Answer 6

develop personal skills: colloquial health promotion messages such as ‘if you drink and drive, you’re a bloody idiot’ are intended to educate Australians on the different risk factors for road accidents in a way that is relatable to them

Question 7

how the TAC reflects the action areas of the Ottawa Charter (Reorient health services)

Answer 7

reorient health services: the TAC provides seminars to ambulance officers to raise awareness about road-related risks such as fatigue and drug-driving