Module 1 - Intro to PHC

Question 1

Significance of Declaration of Alma Ata

Answer 1

the first international conference on primary healthcare

Question 2

Alma ata defined health as…

Answer 2

a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing; not just the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 3

Purpose of the Alma Ata conference

Answer 3

to close the gap of inequity and establish accessible and affordable healthcare for people everywhere

Question 4

Declaration of Astana

Answer 4

aimed to build sustainable primary healthcare systems providing a range of services and care in the pursuit of health for all

Question 5

what does Astana reaffirm?

Answer 5

that healthcare should be accessible, equitable, safe, high quality, available and affordable

Question 6

What are National Health Priority Areas?

Answer 6

health issues which are experienced by a large portion of the australian population

Question 7

top 3 national health priority areas

Answer 7

cancer control, cardiovascular health, injury prevention and care

Question 8

4-6 national health priority areas

Answer 8

mental health, diabetes, asthma

Question 9

7-9 national health priority areas

Answer 9

arthritis, obesity, dementia

Question 10

what are the sustainable development goals?

Answer 10

17 goals established by the UN aiming to free the world of poverty, hunger and disease

Question 11

what aspects of society do the sustainable development goals address?

Answer 11

poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice

Question 12

what are behavioural risk factors?

Answer 12

common behaviours that have a negative affect on an individual’s health and can be changed to improve health

Question 13

behaviour risk factors

Answer 13

• smoking
• nutrition
• alcohol
• physical activity

Question 14

what is the ‘transtheoretical model’?

Answer 14

a behavioural change model focussing on intentional change. it acknowledges that behaviour is changed through a cyclical process rather than quickly and decisively

Question 15

what does the TTM recognise?

Answer 15

that with intentional behaviour change there is often relapse, and this is a normal part of the cycle of change

Question 16

6 stages of behaviour change

Answer 16

• precontemplation
• contemplation
• preparation
• action
• maintenance
• relapse

Question 17

precontemplation stage of change

Answer 17

doesn’t intend to change in forseeable future; unaware of problematic behaviour

Question 18

contemplation

Answer 18

intending to change in forseeable future, recognising problematic behaviour and weighing up the pros and cons

Question 19

preparation

Answer 19

intending to act in next 90 days, small steps towards change, recognises it as beneficial

Question 20

action

Answer 20

recently changed behaviour, intends to continue doing so. has modified problem behaviour/acquired new healthy behaviours

Question 21

maintenance

Answer 21

has sustained behaviour for at least 6 months, intends to maintain the change

Question 22

relapse

Answer 22

common, even inevitable. used to make adjustments.

Question 23

what is motivational interviewing?

Answer 23

a non-confrontational counselling strategy which aims to resolve ambivalence and increase a person’s motivation to change

Question 24

what are the 5 A’s?

Answer 24

• ask
• assess
• advise/agree
• assist
• arrange