PUB707 Public Health Foundations Assignment
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Public Health Foundations (PUB707)
Added on 2020-04-29
PUB707 Public Health Foundations Assignment
Public Health Foundations (PUB707)
Added on 2020-04-29
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Recommended written report template for Public Health Foundations Task 4Cover pageStudent name:Student ID:Report title: Health of ageing population with a disabilityWord count (not including headings and references):2000Recommended structure for the final reportSectionContent to be described and discussedIntroductionWhat is the issue and population of interest and why this is important to consider from a public health and health professional practice perspective?Investigate and reflect on selected health inequalities and inequities within the population of interest (Analysis of the issue using the Red Lotus Model)-Health status of the vulnerable population of interest-Individual factors influencing the health status-Environmental factors that may have an impact on equity and equality in health status (including globalization)Individual determinants of health for the vulnerable population-Biological (age, gender, ethnicity, genetics)-Socio-economic status (income, education, employment)-Cognitive factors (knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs)-Behaviours (physical, mental, social, spiritual)Discussion of the influences (both negative and positive) of various determinantson the health of the vulnerable population -Influence of the physical environment – natural /built environments-Influence of the socio-cultural environment-Influence of the economic environment-Influence of the political environment Generate some solutions to address selected health inequalities and inequities using one or more action areas / strategies from the Ottawa Charter:-Building healthy public policy-Creating environments that are supportive for health-Strengthening community action through empowerment-Building personal skills for personal and social development-Reorienting health services to promote health (Creative) solutions using one or more action areas and strategies from the Ottawa Charter with the following things to consider:-These are some social justice considerations for me as a future health professional-This is how my discipline can contribute to reducing inequalities and inequities in health for this vulnerable population-This is how I can collaborate with health professionals from other disciplinesConclusionFinal reflection on the multidisciplinary relevance of public health.ReferencesVancouver stylei
Recommended table of contents[to update headings and page numbers right click on Table of contents below>>Update Field>>Update entire table]Introduction [About 200 words]........................................................................................................4Body...................................................................................................................................................4A description of the patterns of health and illness amongst your selected population [About 400 words]...........................................................................................................................................4Holistic health: physical, mental, social, spiritual......................................................................4Individual determinants of health.............................................................................................4Biological (age, gender, ethnicity, genetics)...........................................................................4Socio-economic status (income, education, employment)....................................................4Cognitive factors (knowledge, attitudes, values, beliefs).......................................................5Behaviours (physical, mental, social, spiritual)......................................................................5Discussion of the contribution of environmental determinants on the health of your selected population [About 400 words].................................................................................5Physical- natural....................................................................................................................5Physical – built.......................................................................................................................5Social......................................................................................................................................5Economic...............................................................................................................................6Political..................................................................................................................................6Comment on implications with respect to social justice [About 400 words].................................6Comment on implications with respect to your future practice [About 400 words]......................7Conclusion [About 200 words]..............................................................................................................7References [no word limit]................................................................................................................9When creating the report please consider and explore some of the following:-Health is complex and influenced by environments-Public health seeks to achieve equity and equality by addressing inter-connected broader social determinants of health-Social justice is a core public health value. What does social justice mean for you?-How can you or your future colleagues contribute to population focused multi-level solutions that can influence policy, economical environments, social environments, physical environments in a way that can create health?-How can you or your future colleagues help vulnerable groups achieve the best health statuspossible?ii
Introduction [About 200 words]This report will discuss the health of the ageing population with a disability. The issue that will be discussed in this report is the health of the ageing people who have disability and the population of interest is people aged 65 years and above. The issue is important from a public health perspective because the ageing population is increasing steadily. Besides, more than half of the selected population lives with a disability [ CITATION Kow14 \l 1033 ]. The ageing population with disability also tend to develop secondary conditions, which makes the issue a public health issue. This population may also require rehabilitation or hospitalisation often [ CITATION Har04 \l 1033 ]. On the other hand, the health of the ageing population with a disability is important from a health care perspective because the older adults should get the best possible treatment and have access to specialised health services. Disability limits the access to the health services, which might cause comorbidities and mortality. Older persons with a disability become dependent since they are unable to manage routine activities. From a health care perspective, ageing with disability increases the costs of care for the family and health care system. Based on this analysis, the selected topic is important to consider in the public health and health professional perspectives.BodyA description of the patterns of health and illness amongst your selected population [About 400 words]Holistic health: physical, mental, social, spiritualHolistic health entails being physical, mentally, socially and spiritually well. The health of the ageing population with a disability is significantly compromised. The population tends to experience physical limitations such as the inability to walk, stoop or inability to stand for many hours[ CITATION Rif16 \l 1033 ]. The mental dimension includes depression, negative attitude and being unhappy. The social dimension might be affected due to the lack of social networks and failure to engage in social activities. Lastly, spiritual wellness is not affected since the population seems to have strong faith in God [ CITATION Kim16 \l 1033 ]. Individual determinants of healthBiological (age, gender, ethnicity, genetics)The health of ageing individuals with disability tends to worsen with age. This population tends to experience a high incidence of physical disabilities, chronic disease and mental illnesses [ CITATION Shr13 \l 1033 ]. Based on ethnicity, the indigenous ageing population tends to experience poorer health compared to the non-indigenous population. Besides, women tend to experience poorer health than men. Minimal research has been done on how genetics affects the health of ageing persons with disability. DMD results in progressive impairment of muscle function and physical disability [ CITATION MKo09 \l 1033 ]. Socio-economic status (income, education, employment)The ageing population with disability have higher rates of socio-economic disadvantage and poorer health compared to the population without a disability. In Australia, persons with disability are less likely to have completed year twelve, be employed and earn income [ CITATION Kav13 \l 1033 ]. 3
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