Understanding Health as a Positive Concept

This study focuses on understanding health as a positive concept and emphasizes the role of personal and social resources. It explores the meaning of health for individuals at the beginning of their nursing journey and discusses the statement that health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources. The study also examines the barriers to achieving the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right.

Contents
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................2
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................6
References.............................................................................................................................................7
1

INTRODUCTION
Health is considered to be as one of the most positive concept, which is very useful and
largely emphasize on personal and social resources along with the physical capabilities. It is
referred to as the positive concept as it is very beneficial in improving the quality of life of
the person, which largely influences health. This study will highlight on understanding the
individual person at the starting of the nursing journey. Moreover, this study will also reflect
on the health is a positive concept emphasising social and personal resources. This study will
also determine the barriers, which may be to ensure a highest attainable standard of health as
a fundamental right. 100 Words Have not started this yet
What does health mean for you, as an individual at the beginning of your
nursing journey? (400 words) Will add more references
In order to formulate a subjective opinion on the meaning of ‘health’, regard must be had to
its dynamic nature, attributed to the vast array of definitions and interpretations of people,
practitioners and authorities, from various disciplines and on what the meaning of health is
an opinion on the meaning of ‘health’ subjective, yet accurate understanding of the meaning
of health, both as a concept and as a subjective perspective (Sturmberg, (2018)). Oon the
meaning of health, on the meaning the meaning of health, ion on the concept of ‘health’
perspective of a to formulating and conveying an opinion on the meaning of ‘health’ as a
concept and as ts application acr of ‘health’, i had to the different perspectives and definitions
that have been applied to the dynamic concept of health, as to the dynamic concept of health,
, the dynamic f healt of the meaning of health opinion on the meaning of ‘health’ Health can
be quite a complex to describe as there are many different factors in which an
individual can determine his or her health. (Dr. Bill Hettler) co-founder of the National
Wellness Institute developed the “Six Dimensions of Wellness which included physical,
emotional, intellectual, spiritual, occupational and social”. Physical being exercise,
healthy eating and maintain good nutrition along with avoiding destructive activities
such as drug use and alcohol (Deehan & Wylie, (2018)). Emotional Wellness being
stressed or how you manage that stress along with regulations of one’s emotions such
2

as: happiness or sadness. Intellectual such as: seeking educational avenues e.g. TAFE or
University courses to greater one’s knowledge. Reading books or magazines that is a
personal enjoyment or hobby. Spiritual wellness exploring your spiritual core, engaging
in meditation or even religious beliefs and allowing yourself to be who you are.
Occupational wellness can be exploring new career paths or learning new skills to better
your knowledge and Social Wellness such as a support network if they have family or
friends within their life.
There are other various factors both positive and negative which define health. mental
health including depression and factors that have happened previously in someone’s
life. Environmental what surroundings or living conditions is a person dealing with
psychical and even financial circumstances (Bermejo-Toro, Prieto-Ursúa & Hernández,
(2016)). Our health effects every aspect about us as human beings including how we
feel, how you look or even how you act. Other aspects that define health are psychical
environment, personal experiences good and bad and how they affect us mentally and
genetics which can consist of health conditions that are passed down from members of
our family.
Questions 2. Academic writing (In 3rd Person)
What is meant by the statement “health is a positive concept emphasising social and
personal resources” looking at both of the following factors:
a. Individual responsibility for health (400 words) Will add more references
b.
The (Meikirch Model of Health) states that: “Health is a state of wellbeing emergent
from conducive interactions between individuals' potentials, life's demands, and social
and environmental determinants”. LifesLife’s demands can vary from an individual’s
such as: people with children and being able to accommodate the needs financially by
3

supplying things such a food and education. Social detriments such as unhealthy
relationships, child neglection, racial segregation and even gender equity (Eltaiba,
(2016)). Environmental detriments can be living conditions such as contaminated
drinking water, air pollution, one’s family situation such as: do they have support in the
home or someone’s home situation good or bad.
There are many factors to be taken into consideration when health as an individual and
responsibility is asked: How much does a person value his or her health? An individual
who is a heavy drinker, smokes and lacks a good diet resulting ion being overweight is
likely to have a less healthy life then an individual who is physically fit and eats healthy.
There are other factors to health responsibility to consider like personal resources such
as: regular Doctor check-ups and dental check-ups to ensure they are healthy both in
body and for oral hygiene. Gauche, de Beer & Brink, (2017) …… Behaviours in sexual
health such as: wearing protection or getting tested for any sexually transmitted
diseases. Other factors of responsibility are Vaccinations whether it be for children for
example Measles, chicken pox, ruebeulla and other vaccines. Adult Individual’s
vaccinations would include Flue shot, Hepatitis’s B or any vaccines required when
travelling overseas to foreign countries. An individualsindividual’s personal hygiene and
even applying sunscreen on to avoid any potential skin cancers. Sleep is also another
significant key factor to maintaining a healthy life as it enables one’s body to repair and
avoid long term effects such as excess weight gain or heart disease. and individual’s
health INSERT MORE
Everyone is exposed to various determinants of health throughout life for example: An
individual’s health also poses challenges. For example, individuals who are elderly, have
disabilities or with someone with a chronic illness may not have the ability to take care
of their own health which then a provision of care would need to come into play if the
person does not have family support behind them.
c. Community resources and support for health
(400 words) (Will add more references)
Defining health in the community should allow access to all people within the
community with no financial disadvantages (McFarland & MacDonald, (2019)).
There are agencies which act on behalf of the government that can provide
4

services to people within the community housing, food banks and clothing
donations. (The salvation Army) states “For those experiencing homelessness we
don’t just offer accommodation or provide services; we journey with them”.
There are services that are in the community such as the Salvation Army which
not only provide assistance for disadvantaged people by finding them homes, but
they also assist the community reach their personal and life goals which then
assists in a better and healthier community (Skär & Söderberg, (2016)).
Governments should be providing clean water, sanitation, clean air and public
amenities like libraries. Hospitals and ambulance services is INSERT MORE
Communities provide physical, spiritual, well-being, self-awareness, sense of
community – sense of togetherness and diversity support.
Governments such as Tthe Australian government assists the community in other ways to
when it comes to health such as providing support payments such as the Disability
pension which assists people within the community to have some financial stability.
Community provides physical, spiritual, well-being, self-awareness, sense of community –
sense of togetherness, diversity support, appreciate differences
 Community – governments should provide hospitals, ambulance, clean water,
sanitation, clean air, maternal support, public amenities such as libraries
 Agencies act on behalf of government – Salvos operated homeless facilities on behalf
of government
 Charities work on behalf of government and supplement support
 Self help groups such as Scope and Downe Syndrome Victoria act to support specific
groups
 Community provides physical, spiritual, well-being, self-awareness, sense of
community – sense of togetherness, diversity support, appreciate differences
5

Question 3.
What do you think some of the barriers may be to ensure a highest attainable standard
of health as a fundamental right? (184 words done 226 to go)400 words)
Being able to have the same level of access to health care systems as every other individual
without discrimination or even financial factors that come into play. Keleher & MacDougall,
(2016) …………. Another barrier to take into consideration is under employment for
example many individuals trying to obtain work however, they may not have a qualification
or experience to be able to get a foot in the door to be given an opportunity to work therefore
their financial income is solely government payments resulting in having less opportunities to
access certain health care.
In 2007 I embarked on a journey to South Africa where health can be viewed in a completely
different way than back home in Australia. Many of the population in South Africa aren’t so
fortunate to be able to control the detriments of their health with limited resources, poor
health conditions, poor living conditions such as contaminated water, housing along with
financial issues resulting in the lack of access to health care (Kasler, Zysberg & Harel,
(2017)). In Australia the government provides people with a public health system which gives
every individual the same level of access to health care In 2007 I embarked on a journey to
South Africa where health can be viewed in a completely different way than back home in
Australia. Many of population in South Africa aren’t so fortunate to be able to control the
detriments to their health with limited resources, poor health conditions, poor living
conditions such as contaminated water, housing along with financial issues resulting in the
lack of access to health care..
.
Barriers – you could use your valuable African experience here – explain what you saw and
how the community experiences health in this context – compare and contrast to your
experience here –
6

compare the barriers in Africa and here and then explain how they are being overcome here
and there -
Our local barriers - Financial, family, under employment, expectations of full
community support versus self-responsibility (McFarland & MacDonald, (2019)). Ageing
and chronic disease in turn referred to as one of the major barrier in Australia. Lack of
availability of the service in turn is considered to be as one of the major barrier in order to
have access to the health and care services. High degree of financial cost which is mainly
associated with the heath care system of Australia is considered to be as one of the major
health barrier. Another major barrier faced by the Australia is that there is no insurance or
inadequate coverage to the health care services. This in turn hampers the health outcomes of
each individual within the Australia.
Bermejo-Toro, Prieto-Ursúa & Hernández, (2016), established the fact that, In Africa, one of
the major barrier to assess the health care service is mainly associated with the financial
burden. Moreover, delay in receiving various set of care within the health care system. One of
the major barrier which the Africa face is mainly linked with the inability to get preventable
set of services. Lack of experienced health care practitioners in turn is considered to be as
one of the major barrier which in turn largely influence the people seeking care services
within Africa.
(Should I add this in) I was privileged to be born and raised in a country where private
health is not a requirement and all Australians have access to the public health system. I
came from a good home giving me the steppingstones needed to provide myself with good
education, social wellbeing,
In 2007 I embarked on a journey to South Africa where health can be viewed in a completely
different way than back home in Australia. Many of population in South Africa aren’t so
fortunate to be able to control the detriments to their health with limited resources, poor
health conditions, poor living conditions such as contaminated water, housing along with
financial issues resulting in the lack of access to health care.
7

CONCLUSION (100 Words)
In summary health varies from person to person depending on each individual because
each person tends to have different set of immune system. Mental health is considered to be
one of the most crucial factor which in turn largely influence the health of the individual
person. ………l…………It has been concluded that,
Nurses play an integral part in the health varies care system because they focus on
providing high degree of care services to the individual. Moreover, there are various set of
barriers such as under employment, financial capabilities, experience of the health care
practitioner’s, etc. in turn are considered to be key barriers to ensure high degree of attainable
standards within health care system.
8

References
Books and Journals
Bermejo-Toro, L., Prieto-Ursúa, M., & Hernández, V. (2016). Towards a model of teacher
well-being: Personal and job resources involved in teacher burnout and
engagement. Educational Psychology, 36(3), 481-501.
Deehan, A., & Wylie, A. (2018). Health Promotion: the challenges, the questions of
definition, discipline status and evidence base. In Health promotion in medical education (pp.
10-22). CRC Press.
Eltaiba, N. (2016). Social workers in a Qatari health setting: responding positively to ethical
problems. Ethics and Social Welfare, 10(4), 346-360.
Gauche, C., de Beer, L. T., & Brink, L. (2017). Managing employee well-being: A qualitative
study exploring job and personal resources of at-risk employees. SA Journal of Human
Resource Management, 15, 13.
Kasler, J., Zysberg, L., & Harel, N. (2017). Hopes for the future: demographic and personal
resources associated with self-perceived employability and actual employment among senior
year students. Journal of Education and Work, 30(8), 881-892.
Keleher, H., & MacDougall, C. (2016). Concepts of Health. Understanding Health, 4th edn,
Oxford University Press, South Melbourne.
McFarland, A., & MacDonald, E. (2019). Role of the nurse in identifying and addressing
health inequalities. Nursing Standard, 34(4).
Skär, L., & Söderberg, S. (2016). Swedish nursing students’ perceptions of the concept of
health: A phenomenographic study. Health Education Journal, 75(4), 385-395.
Sturmberg, J. P. (2018). Defining Health. In Health System Redesign (pp. 53-69). Springer,
Cham.
Online
The Meikirch Model of Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4119253/
9