Module 1 - Intro to PHC Flashcards
Significance of Declaration of Alma Ata
the first international conference on primary healthcare
Alma ata defined health as…
a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing; not just the absence of disease or infirmity
Purpose of the Alma Ata conference
to close the gap of inequity and establish accessible and affordable healthcare for people everywhere
Declaration of Astana
aimed to build sustainable primary healthcare systems providing a range of services and care in the pursuit of health for all
what does Astana reaffirm?
that healthcare should be accessible, equitable, safe, high quality, available and affordable
What are National Health Priority Areas?
health issues which are experienced by a large portion of the australian population
top 3 national health priority areas
cancer control, cardiovascular health, injury prevention and care
4-6 national health priority areas
mental health, diabetes, asthma
7-9 national health priority areas
arthritis, obesity, dementia
what are the sustainable development goals?
17 goals established by the UN aiming to free the world of poverty, hunger and disease
what aspects of society do the sustainable development goals address?
poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice
what are behavioural risk factors?
common behaviours that have a negative affect on an individual’s health and can be changed to improve health
behaviour risk factors
- smoking
- nutrition
- alcohol
- physical activity
what is the ‘transtheoretical model’?
a behavioural change model focussing on intentional change. it acknowledges that behaviour is changed through a cyclical process rather than quickly and decisively
what does the TTM recognise?
that with intentional behaviour change there is often relapse, and this is a normal part of the cycle of change
6 stages of behaviour change
- precontemplation
- contemplation
- preparation
- action
- maintenance
- relapse
precontemplation stage of change
doesn’t intend to change in forseeable future; unaware of problematic behaviour
contemplation
intending to change in forseeable future, recognising problematic behaviour and weighing up the pros and cons
preparation
intending to act in next 90 days, small steps towards change, recognises it as beneficial
action
recently changed behaviour, intends to continue doing so. has modified problem behaviour/acquired new healthy behaviours
maintenance
has sustained behaviour for at least 6 months, intends to maintain the change
relapse
common, even inevitable. used to make adjustments.
what is motivational interviewing?
a non-confrontational counselling strategy which aims to resolve ambivalence and increase a person’s motivation to change
what are the 5 A’s?
- ask
- assess
- advise/agree
- assist
- arrange
