DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
Define determinants of health.
Factors that influence the health status of individuals and communities.
Define a belief.
What an individual thinks is true.
Define health literacy.
The ability to access, understand and use health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.
Define perceived susceptibility.
How likely a person believes they are to developing a disease or condition.
Define mediation.
A discussion conducted by a neutral third party to help resolve conflict.
Describe the social determinant of health known as social support.
Support provided by family, friends and community networks that positively influence health and wellbeing.
Describe a value.
A principle or standard that guides decision making. Something/an idea someone thinks is important
Identify the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter.
Identify the four P's of social marketing.
Describe democratic leadership.
A leadership style where the leader encourages participation and group discussion.
Explain how unemployment may negatively impact health.
Unemployment may cause financial stress, anxiety and reduced access to resources, negatively affecting health.
Explain the relationship between beliefs, values and attitudes.
Beliefs influence values, values influence attitudes and attitudes influence behaviour.
Explain how low health literacy may negatively impact health outcomes.
People may misunderstand health information, make poor decisions or fail to access healthcare appropriately.
Explain how perceived barriers may prevent participation in a health behaviour.
Cost, fear, time or access issues may discourage participation.
Explain one advantage of democratic leadership.
Increased participation, teamwork or shared responsibility.
A person lives in a remote community and must travel several hours to access healthcare. Identify the determinant and explain how it may affect health outcomes.
Environmental determinant (geographical location). Reduced access to healthcare may delay diagnosis and treatment.
Explain how attitudes may influence health behaviours.
Positive attitudes towards a behaviour increase participation, while negative attitudes may discourage participation.
A school installs shade sails and sunscreen stations.
Identify the Ottawa Charter action area and explain your answer.
Create supportive environments.
A teenager believes skin cancer only affects older adults.
Identify the HBM component and explain your answer.
Perceived susceptibility because they do not believe they are personally at risk.
Explain the difference between a social norm and a cultural norm.
Social norms are expected behaviours within a social group. Cultural norms are behaviours influenced by culture, traditions, religion or beliefs.
Explain how TWO determinants may interact to influence a person's health outcomes.
Example: Low income → poor housing → increased stress → poorer health outcomes.
Explain how beliefs, values and attitudes may influence a young person's decision to vape.
Students should explain how beliefs shape values and attitudes, which then influence behaviour.
Explain how health literacy and one Ottawa Charter action area could work together to improve health outcomes.
Example: Develop personal skills improves knowledge while health literacy helps people understand and apply the information.
The Dolly's Dream campaign aims to reduce cyberbullying.
Explain how TWO of the four P's have been used in the campaign.
Explain how social norms may influence health behaviours and suggest one strategy that could encourage healthier behaviours.
Norms influence behaviour through expectations, peer influence and role modelling. Strategies may include education, social marketing campaigns or positive role models.