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400210: Health Promotion and the Nurse

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Health Promotion and the Nurse (400210)

   

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400210: Health Promotion and the Nurse

   

Western Sydney University

   

Health Promotion and the Nurse (400210)

   Added on 2020-05-01

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Running head: ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIA ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIAName of the StudentName of the universityAuthor’s note
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1ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIAABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIABackgroundAustralia is a land of diverse cultures. Since the time of early colonization in Australia,alcohol is being consumed as a beverage all over the country. Over the last few decades thealcohol consumption in this continent has increased with time. The Aboriginal population andthe Torres Strait Islanders staying in Tasmania has always been centre of research for the pastfew decades due to their linguistically and culturally different background. Statistical data saysthat the consumption of alcohol among the aboriginal population residing in Tasmania hasincreased with time. The rate of alcohol consumption had been greater in the young generationaboriginals than that of the elderly ones (Howard et al., 2014). Although alcohol consumptioncan be considered as a no0rm among the aboriginals but the customs often pose serious effect onthe health status of these aboriginal young generations. As per the reports, the New South WalesPolice force had mentioned alcohol to be one of the important causes of the mortality in patients.Reports suggest that alcohol may bring about avoidable complications like self harm, lack ofconsciousness, depression and may hamper the professional life (Lumley et al., 1985). It hasbeen reported that although alcohol is viewed as an essential part of socialization, a lot more isconsumed in ways that pose ill effects on health. The report places forward with a possible healthstrategy to mitigate the disastrous effect of consumption of alcohol among the aboriginal youths.Te report further sheds light in to different long term and the short term objective. The objectivesshould be incorporated in the implementation plan.
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2ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIAThe report further focuses on an evaluation plan that should be helpful for assessing the successof the proposal. Finally, a teaching plan, an evaluation strategy, campaign posters to direct thechildren will be found in the appendix section of the paper. Prevalence of alcohol consumption among the aboriginal youths in TasmaniaAs per the statistical data, in 2010-11, the national consumption of pure alcohol wasabout 9.99 litres per day per person. As per the reports atleast 62% of the total volume of alcoholconsumed by the Australian population are at risks of acute harms and about 44% of the alcoholper volume consumed bears risks of chronic diseases (Australian Drug Foundation, 2016). As per the data produced by the department of Police and Emergency Management, Tasmaniahas not been immune to harm related to alcohol. Nearly 1,194 families and 514 victims wereaffected by alcohol, 1219 public assaults. There had been 2607 notices of liquor infringementand 1232 cases of liquor confiscations (Australian Drug Foundation, 2016). As per the factsheets of the Tasmanian Alcohol Trends 2016, produced by the Department of Health and humanServices, Since 1995, the proportion of drinking at minimum risk levels among the Tasmanianaboriginal youths has increased from 4.2% to 7.9% on the other hand the high risk levels haverisen from 2.7 to 4.7% (National Health Survey: First Results, 2014-15. 2017). Studies say thatTasmania has got the highest rate of alcohol consumption among the youths.
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3ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIAFigure1: Prevalence of alcohol consumption in Tasmania. Indigenous Vs Non-indigenous(National Health Survey: First Results, 2014-15. (2017).Abs.gov.au)Program development and planningThere are numerous reasons that prompted the development of the health proposal.Problematic alcohol has become a serious public issue in Tasmania as it can put people at therisk of injury, crime, poisoning, family breakdown, long term health issues and self destruction(Calabria et al., 2013). It has been reported that Tasmania has received $5 million from theGovernment of Australia for implementing plans for the controlling of alcohols among theaboriginal resident of the state. Despite of all the measures taken, the alcohol use amongst theaboriginal teenagers is still visible in the state of Tasmania. According to (National HealthSurvey: First Results, 2014-15", 2017). The aboriginal youths of the Tasmania are becomingsusceptible to different health issues due to the excessive consumption of alcohol such ascardiovascular diseases, self harm, alcohol related accidents and many more. Another factor thatacts as a driving factor for the health proposal is that, disparity in treatment is found amongst theaboriginals due to many factors such as racism and their non reliance on the western modes of
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4ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIAtreatment (Chikritzhs & Pascal, 2004). This is not only hampering the professional life of theaboriginals but also jeopardizing with their cognitive development. In order to mitigate this, it isnecessary to take some extensive health strategies.The primary target audience for this initiative will be aboriginal younger adults between the age15-28, residing in the aboriginal areas of Tasmania (Chikritzhs & Pascal, 2004). We have alsoincluded the parents of these participants and the other elderly people of the population as thesecondary audience, which will help to evaluate the success of the assessment. Engagement of the stake holdersAs per the author (Adegbija, Hoy & Wang, 2015). In order to implement a successfulhealth strategy, a dedicated work force is required that would be able to invest ample time forthis project, set achievable goals and implementation of those goals. Initially the South EastTasmanian Aboriginal health Corporation (SETAC) would provide with education, workforce,early intervention, case management, counseling and prevention of the relapse (Chikritzhs &Pascal, 2004). The whole regimen has to be done in collaboration with the families of theparticipants. Organizations such as The Drug Education Network (DEN) will work incollaboration with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation for delivering safe and appropriateeducation and training regarding alcohol treatment – (National Health Survey: First Results,2014-15", 2017). Time frameA good action plan should have a proper time frame for achieving the goals and assessingthe outcomes of the success. The goals and the objectives of the ‘Aboriginal alcohol strategy inTasmania’ should be done in a time frame of one year (Chikritzhs & Pascal, 2004). The planning
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5ABORIGINAL YOUTH ALCOHOL STRATEGY IN TASMANIAsessions should not take more than a month and the implementation sessions would commencefrom the next month and should get completed within a year, depending upon the availability ofthe resources. Objectives of the programLong term objectivesTo decrease the rate of alcohol consumptions among the aboriginal youths in Tasmania. To decrease the risks like health risks, alcohol related injuries and self harm.To decrease the disparity among the aboriginals and the non aboriginals and the nonaboriginals in terms of health, education and profession, that would help to decrease thestress and anxiety among the aboriginal youths.Short term objectivesIn order to achieve the long term objectives in the near future it is essential to work on a set ofshort term goals. The objectives can be listed below as:-Creating awareness among the youths of the Aboriginal population regarding the illeffects of alcohol on their health and social life (Gilligan et al ., 2012).Creating awareness regarding the risks of penalties for supplying alcohol to the aboriginalyouths in Tasmania. Imparting education to the secondary audiences that is the parents regarding the ill effectsof alcohol consumption (Gilligan et al., 2012).Imparting educationto the other persons of the aboriginal community of different agegroups for creating a mass awareness.Providing rehabilitation to the already addicted aboriginal youths.
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