aos 1 exam Flashcards

(25 cards)

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WHO 1946 definition of health

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“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”

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health and wellbeing

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the state of a persons physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual existence characterised by equilibrium in which they feel happy, healthy, capable and engaged

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physical health and wellbeing

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relates to the functioning of the body and its systems, in which a person can perform their daily tasks without physical restriction.

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physical h&w characteristics

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appropriate levels of fitness
healthy body weight
absence of disease or illness
adequate energy levels
well functioning body, systems an organs
ability to complete physical tasks adequately

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social health and wellbeing

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is concerned with the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others as well as the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

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social h&w characteristics

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productive relationships with other people
supportive and well functioning family
supportive network of friends
ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations
effective communication with others

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emotional health and wellbeing

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the ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage and express emotions as well as the ability to display resilience. People who have positive emotional H&W are usually resilient and can recover from events such as illness, change or misfortune.

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emotional h&w characteristics

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have a high level of resilience
recognise and understand emotional actions and reactions
effectively express and manage emotional actions and reactions
experience appropriate emotions in given scenarios

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mental health and wellbeing

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is the current state of wellbeing relating to the mind or brain and includes the ability to think and process information.

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mental h&w characteristics

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low levels of stress and anxiety
positive self esteem
high levels of confidence
positive though patterns
process information to solve problems
Use logic and reasoning to form opinions and make decisions

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spiritual health and wellbeing

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Use logic and reasoning to form opinions, make decisions and solve problems

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spiritual h&w characteristics

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having a sense of belonging and connection to world
positive meaning, place and purpose in life
peace and hope
developed personal values and beliefs
acting according to values and beliefs

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difference between emotional and mental health and wellbeing

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EH&W relates to appropriately experiencing, identifying and managing emotions, whereas MH&W relates to the nature of feelings and thoughts that a person is having.
Eg. Experience a death of a loved one causes an individual to experience negative emotions and feelings. At this time, MH&W may not be optimal, but if emotions and feelings are appropriate given the situation, EH&W could be considered positive

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prerequisites for health

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peace, shelter, equity, education, food, income, social justice, sustainable resources, stable ecosystems

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peace

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relates to the absence of conflict

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shelter

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describes a structure that provides protection from the outside environment.

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education

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Ensuring that all children complete a full course of primary and secondary schooling and that everyone can develop the skills they need to gain meaningful employment.

Education empowers individuals and increases their ability to earn an income, understand health promotion messages by promoting literacy, exhibit healthy behaviours, and find meaning and purpose in life.

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food

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required by the body for many processes such as energy production, growth and body system functioning

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income

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income increases the ability to afford resources such as:
healthcare
recreation
transport
education.

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social justice

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equal rights for all, regardless of personal traits such as sex, class and income, ethnicity, religion, age or sexual orientation.

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equity

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equity means that disadvantaged groups are targeted to improve their quality of life and achieve minimum standards of living.

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sustainable resources

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ensuring that the resources used to promote health and wellbeing in the present are available for future generations, so they too can experience a good quality of life.

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a stable ecosystem

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occurs when balance is achieved between the environment and the species that live in an
environment.

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives

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The land is the core of their existence; its their connection and spiritual relationship to “country”’. If harmony is disrupted, ill health occurs.

Culture is a set of shared beliefs and accepted behaviours between people and relates to practices and traditions of a particular group.

Culture: Culture influences Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples in many
ways. These include their reasons for
using health services, the acceptance of
treatment and the likelihood that they will
adhere to treatment.

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socioeconomic status
a measure of a person’s (or a group’s) social and economic position based on income, education and occupation.