Week 10 H&S Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Describe how rurality and remoteness can impact the health of rural Australians, particularly in the context of mental health.
Identify key barriers to accessing mental health services in rural and remote areas and describe strategies used to help overcome these barriers.
Outline methods used to measure access to health care (including mental health care) in a rural or remote context.
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2
Q
How can rurality impact mental health?
A
- Increased suicide risk
- Increased risk of risky drinking/illicit drug use
- Decreased access to supports
- Cultural stigma in some small communities
3
Q
What are some barriers that affect people in rural/remote areas from accessing mental health services?
A
- Increased distance to healthcare facilities
- Decreased access to high tech/highly specialised care
- Financial barriers
4
Q
What are five dimensions of access to care?
A
- Availability
- Accessibility
- Accommodation (does it accommodate to needs?)
- Affordability
- Acceptability
5
Q
How is access to care (incl. rural and remote care) measured in a rural/remote context?
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