6.2/3 A&TSIP HWB Flashcards
(18 cards)
8 considerations in evaluating programs for A&TSIP
- actual improvements to health and wellbeing
- the number of participants taking part in the initiative
- feedback provided by participants
- action areas of the Ottawa charter that are evident
- whether the initiative is culturally appropriate
- whether the program has taken the specific needs of the target group into account
- funding that has been provided to implement the initiative
- whether the program addresses a significant health issue for A&TSIP
culturally appropriate
Indigenous culture is a strong influence in the lives of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Ensuring interventions are culturally appropriate can assist in increasing participation in the program and improved health and wellbeing outcomes.
actual improvements to health and wellbeing
Effective initiatives conduct research to determine the level of success achieved. This information can provide evidence for the actual successes of the initiative and the improvements to health outcomes that have been achieved.
the number of participants taking part in the initiative
Many programs keep records on the number of people taking part. An increase in participants over time and/or participants taking part over an extended period can indicate that the target audience is engaged with the initiative, assisting in achieving its goals.
feedback provided by participants
Those taking part in the program often provide information about their personal experiences, which can indicate the level of success in promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.
action areas of the ottawa charter
including:
develop personal skills through the provision of education — Education is a resource that people can use to promote their health and wellbeing long after the program finishes.
strengthen community action by the involvement of various stakeholders and other concerned groups in the planning and implementation of the initiative — When various stakeholders are involved in the planning or implementation of the program, each can bring their strengths and expertise, contributing to the success of the program.
taken specific needs of target group into account
including the specific needs relating to health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples — the most significant gains in health outcomes occur when the areas requiring the most attention are the focus.
funding that has been provided to implement the initiative
most interventions require some sort of financial support to ensure they are planned and implemented appropriately. The provision of adequate funding therefore assists the intervention in achieving its goals.
4 principles of social justice
- human rights
- access
- participation
- equity
human rights
relate to the freedoms and conditions that every person is entitled to regardless of other factors
access
all people must have adequate access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive (food, safe water, shelter, etc)
participation
everyone has the opportunity to participate in their community and have their voice represented.
equity
Disadvantaged individuals and groups need to have their specific challenges addressed, so they can achieve the same level of health and wellbeing as others in the population. In this sense, equity relates to providing more support for those who need it.
3 targets of closing the gap initiative
by 2031, close the gap in life expectancy within a generation
by 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies with a healthy birth weight to 91%
by 2031, increase the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth (aged 15–24 years) who are in employment, education or training to 67%
identify some of the reasons that A&TSI Australians are a target for health promotion
- life expectancy about 8.5 years less than other Australians
- higher mortality rates in each age group
- twice as likely to have a severe profound disability
- twice the rate of low birth weight babies and infant mortality than the rest of the population
examples of indigenous health promotion programs
- deadly choices initiative
- the 2spirits program
- tackling indigenous smoking (TIS) initiative
- Aboriginal Quitline
describe the TIS initiative
federal government initiative that works to improve life expectancy among aboriginal and Torres strait islander peoples by reducing tobacco use
explain how the TIS initiative reflects the ottawa charter
reorients health services by implementing three-day Quitskills training program, providing knowledge and skills for frontline community and health workers to assist them in supporting A&TSI people in quitting smoking
