Y3 Inequality Seminar

Question 1

What is sociology?

Answer 1

The study of the development, structure and functioning of human society

Question 2

What are the social/socio-economic influences on our health?

Answer 2

Gender
Ethnicity
Housing
Education
Employment
Financial security
Health system
Environment

Question 3

How can gender act as a factor affecting health?

Answer 3

Men have a higher mortality at every age
Women have a higher morbidity
Women consult GP settings more frequently

Question 4

How does ethnicity act as a factor affecting health?

Answer 4

Low socio-economic groups in ethnic communities have higher morbidity rates than their non-ethnic counterparts
Differences between ethnic groups
Stereotypes can be a concern
Communication factors

Question 5

How can education act as a factor affecting health?

Answer 5

Those with higher education tend to be healthier than those of similar income who are less well educated

Question 6

How can employment act as a factor affecting health?

Answer 6

Provides income and financial security
Provides social contacts
Provides status in society
Provides a purpose in life
Unemployment is associated with increased morbidity and premature mortality

Question 7

What are some examples of vulnerable groups?

Answer 7

The homeless
Learning disability
Refugees
Prisoners
LGBT

Question 8

What is the inverse care law

Answer 8

Those who most need medical care are least likely to receive it and conversely, those with least need of health care tend to use health services more, and more effectively

Question 9

What range of health factors can reduce health inequalities?

Answer 9

Effective partnership across a range of sectors and organisations
Evaluate and refine integration of health and social care
Government policies and legislation
Time to invest in the more vulnerable patient groups
Improve access to health and social care services and professionals
Social inclusion policies
Improved employment opportunities for all
Ensuring equal access to education in all areas
Improved housing in deprived areas

Question 10

What do voluntary sector organisations do?

Answer 10

Provides a means of engaging effectively with communities and individuals
Deliver a range of services which may help to reduce health inequalities including promoting healthy living to those who may not use mainstream services and supporting people to access relevant services of NHS Health Scotland

Question 11

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Answer 11

Gain confidence
Make a difference
Meet people
Be a part of a community
Learn new skills
Take on a challenge
Have fun