Indigenous Health
1. Which statement best describes Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)?
A. Health factors based solely on biological and genetic traits
B. Only individual lifestyle choices
C. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age
D. Medical treatments provided by healthcare professionals
C. Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age
A major barrier to accessing healthcare for Indigenous peoples is:
A. Too many healthcare providers
B. Overuse of trauma-informed care
C. Racism and discrimination within the system
D. Short travel distances
C. Racism and discrimination within the system
2. The Indigenous peoples primarily associated with Nova Scotia are:
A. Cree
B. Haudenosaunee
C. Mi’kmaq
D. Inuit
C. Mi’kmaq
Biological determinants play ______ role in Indigenous health disparities compared to social conditions.
A. A primary
B. A minimal
C. The only
D. No
B. A minimal
3. Which SDoH involves the ability to understand and use information for health decisions?
A. Healthy behaviours
B. Education and literacy
C. Gender
D. Biology and genetic endowment
B. Education and literacy
Long travel distances and wait times mainly affect which SDoH?
A. Access to health services
B. Employment
C. Social support
D. Healthy behaviours
A. Access to health services
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Indigenous communities are strongly associated with:
A. Better coping strategies
B. Improved literacy
C. Mental health difficulties and substance use
D. Increased employment opportunities
C. Mental health difficulties and substance use
What is a key reason that healthy behaviours (such as physical activity and nutrition) are often harder to maintain in indigenous communities?
A. People choose not to follow healthy habits.
B. Recreational facilities and food resources are equally accessible everywhere.
C. Systemic barriers, food insecurity, and lack of supportive environments.
D. Westernised diets are always healthier.
C. Systemic barriers, food insecurity, and lack of supportive environments.
Which SDoH is influenced by food insecurity, poverty, and access to recreation?
A. Physical environment
B. Childhood experiences
C. Healthy behaviours
D. Gender
C. Healthy behaviours
Why does racism in the healthcare system negatively impact Indigenous peoples' health outcomes?
A. It leads to increased access to specialised treatments.
B. It causes delays in care and discourages people from seeking help.
C. It improves motivation to use health services regularly.
D. It only affects non-urgent health needs.
B. It causes delays in care and discourages people from seeking help.