Social Determinants
This makes up 40% of a person's health outcome (think social determinant factor)
Socioeconomic factors
T or F: Avoid exercise if you're unwell
False
One barrier to health equity
Cost, transportation, language, discrimination
Misunderstanding equals...?
Missed care
An individual gets false health advice from social media
Misinformation
What are the 5 conditions of Social Determinants of Health?
Conditions where people are born, live, learn, work and age (education, income, housing, access to healthcare, and language & culture)
Name 2 misinformation statements from the presentation
Sleeping with wet hair will cause a cold, apply ice if you burn yourself, gargling with salt water cures a sore throat, avoid exercise if you're unwell
Lack of regulation on online platforms can allow this to spread rapidly
Misinformation
When information is only provided in English, this group may be excluded
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Language access exists in policy but not in daily clinical workflow
Implementation gap
What are 2 examples of health behaviors talked about in the presentation?
-Diet & Excercise
-Alcohol use
-Sexual activity
When should you reconsider sleeping with wet hair?
If you are prone to acne (a wet pillow is more likely to breed bacteria) - switch pillowcases regularly!
Limited access to reliable internet can increase reliance on this less-verified information source
Social media or word of mouth
Denying services due to language barriers can be considered this
Discrimination
A community receives COVID-19 updates days later than English-speaking communities because translations are delayed. This contributes to _____
Health disparities
How does social media (historical) affect misinformation as a social determinant?
-Less check ups and delayed diagnoses
What should you avoid if you burn yourself?
Avoid greasy home remedies like butter or mayonnaise as they can trap heat, leading the skin to continuing burning.
Underfunded public institutions may struggle to combat misinformation due to limited ____
Resources
What does language affect?
Understanding diagnoses, following treatment plans, trust in providers
A patient misunderstands medical advice because it uses complex terminology and no interpreter is provided
Low health literacy
What leads to amplified health disparities?
-Lower health literacy
-Limited access to reliable info
-Historical district of healthcare institutions
Explain why gargling with salt water cures a sore throat.
Salt water is a soothing solution that balances with the fluid in the back of your throat and the mucous membranes there. It is closer to your body temperature and more soothing — and gargling with that at the first sign of a sore throat.
Equality gives everyone the same resources, while equity does this
Distributing resources based on need
What do Spanish-speaking communities often face?
Delayed care, miscommunication, increased stress
A provider assumes a patient understands instructions because they nod politely, but the patients misuses medication. This scenario highlights the need for _______
Teach-back or confirmation of understanding