U1: Variations in Health Perspective

Question 1

what is age?

Answer 1

Refers to the length of time that a person has lived for.

Question 2

what are the different age groups?

Answer 2

• Children
• Young Adults (15 to 24)
• Early Adulthood (25 to 39)
• Middle Adulthood (40 to 64)
• Late Adulthood (65+)

Question 3

what are children’s priority in terms of h&w?

Answer 3

• Priorities are set by parents.
• Food: low sugar intake
• Sleep: regular routine
• Social: time with friends

Question 4

what are young adults’ priority in terms of h&w?

Answer 4

• Physical h&w: weight, control, fitness, diet, nutrition
• Social h&w: relationships, peer pressure
• Mental h&w: mental health

Question 5

what are early adulthood’s priority in terms of h&w?

Answer 5

• Emotional h&w: managing emotions
• Social h&w: work, marriage, relationships, parenting

Question 6

what are middle adulthood’s priority in terms of h&w?

Answer 6

Physical h&w: increased risk of CVDs, cancer (screening programs), managing menopause

Question 7

what are late adulthood’s priority in terms of h&w?

Answer 7

• Physical h&w: physical health, maintaining mobility
• Social h&w: grandchildren, social health
• Managing retirement

Question 8

what is gender?

Answer 8

Refers to the socially constructed ideas, attitudes, and behaviours that a given culture or society associates with a person’s biological sex. It may also refer to as a person’s own perceived gender identity.

Question 9

what are gender perspectives?

Answer 9

• Women are more health conscious than men
• Women are more likely to go to a health professional. (doctors - physical, psychologists - mental)

Question 10

what are gender priorities in young men?

Answer 10

Changing possibly through social media.

Question 11

what are gender priorities in young people?

Answer 11

Social health is a priority for all young people.

Question 12

what are gender priorities in males?

Answer 12

Mental health is becoming a priority for males.

Question 13

define Western culture in terms of h&w.

Answer 13

Importance of Western medicine, doctors, and other professional medical practices believe this is the most beneficial.

Question 14

define Chinese culture in terms of h&w.

Answer 14

Use of traditional medicine and practices such as acupuncture, herbs, and food to maintain health and well-being.

Question 15

define Indian culture in terms of h&w.

Answer 15

Traditional medicine called Ayurveda (knowledge of life). This practice relates to the human being in all its dimensions, and treatment aims to achieve balance in all these areas.

Question 16

what is socioeconomic status or SES?

Answer 16

A measure of a person’s social and economic position based on income, education, and occupation. It is often termed as the social gradient of health.

Question 17

what are the perspectives and priorities of a person from a low SES group?

Answer 17

• Perspectives: lower health literacy, less informed opinions on h&w, more likely to smoke.
• Priorities: h&w is not the greatest compared to shelter, food, education for children, finding and maintaining employment.

Question 18

what is religion?

Answer 18

A set of beliefs, values, practices, and doctrines that are accompanied by a belief in a higher power, often in the form of god or gods.

Question 19

explain Buddhism.

Answer 19

The practice that aims to achieve clarity of the mind and the balance between the mind and the body with mindfulness and breathing being important.

Question 20

give 2 examples of Buddhism beliefs.

Answer 20

• Curses and illnesses are linked with how spiritual you are.
• Contraception and organ donation is acceptable.
• End of life is guided by the ability to be alert.
• Abstinence from alcohol and drugs - most are vegetarian.
• Western medicine is avoided as they do not promote peace and quiet.
• Blood donation is honourable.

Question 21

explain Hinduism.

Answer 21

Hinduism has a lot of variations of beliefs and one’s spiritual H&W is an essential part. Also highlights the importance of social awareness and well-fare.

Question 22

give 2 examples of Hinduism belief.

Answer 22

• Sickness and injury is caused by karma.
• Vegetarian is common as beef and pork is avoided.
• Periodic fasting.
• Birth control is acceptable. son > daughter.
• Artificial life is discouraged.
• Treatment by a medical practitioner is preferred.
• Women often look to their husbands for advice on medical issues.

Question 23

explain Islam.

Answer 23

Islam believes in the five pillars of Islam.

Question 24

give 2 examples of Islam practices.

Answer 24

• For every illness there is a cure, except for ageing and dying.
• During Ramadan, there is a fasting during daylight hours.
  -Transitional medicines are used.
• Life is sacred, birth control is allowed but not abortion ( unless of risk of maternal mortality )
• Male circumcision is encouraged.
• Alcohol and pork is forbidden.
• Medical practitioner of same sex is preferred.

Question 25

what are Indigenous Australians?

Answer 25

• People who are descendants of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
• Self-identify as ATSI.
• Have community recognition and acceptance.

Question 26

the Indigenous perspectives of h&w are influenced by?

Answer 26

A range of factors such as colonisation, beliefs, language, and culture. As well as the concept of community is fundamental to their spiritual H&W.

Question 27

what is the NACCHO definition of health for Indigenous People?

Answer 27

Not just the physical well being of an individual, but refers to the social, emotional, and cultural well being of the whole Community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being thereby bringing about the total well being of their Community.

Question 28

how does culture influence the ATSI people?

Answer 28

• Their reason for using health services.
• The acceptance of treatment, likelihood of adhering to treatment.
• Effectiveness of health promotions strategies.
• Spirituality underpins Aboriginal healing practices.

Question 29

how does language influence the ATSI people?

Answer 29

• Loss of language and identity has a massive impact on their health and well-being.
• Those who live in remote areas will struggle accessing health care services because of the language barrier.

Question 30

define perspective.

Answer 30

A particular attitude towards, or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Question 31

define socioeconomic.

Answer 31

Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors.

Question 32

define youth.

Answer 32

Youth describes the stage of the human lifespan that occurs from ages 12 to 18, and is also used to refer to people in this age bracket.

Question 33

define holistic.

Answer 33

Characterised by the belief that the parts of something are intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

Question 34

define descent.

Answer 34

The origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality.

Question 35

what is the Stolen Generation?

Answer 35

Children of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who were forcibly removed from their families by government agencies and church missions between 1910- 1970.

Question 36

how does the ATSI people’s perspective differ individually?

Answer 36

• Health is holistic.
• Physical health is influenced by the social, emotional, and cultural well being of both individuals and the wider community.
• Not only will socioeconomic status, education levels, nutrition, and behavioural factors influence a person’s health; so will their connection to their country, community, family, and culture.