Week 9 Manju- Indigenous Oral Health Flashcards
1
Q
What are key contributing factors to gap/inequality between oral health of ATSI people and rest of population?*
A
- Historical factors (identity negated/erased, suffering isolation and discrimination)
- Culturally inappropriate oral health services (health providers ignore traditional medical practices and knowledge)
- Geographic factors (rural/remote location. Reduced access to clean water, adequate sewage systems, electricity, paved roads)
- Social determinants (socially impoverished compared to non-indigenous counterparts)
- Reliable national level data (not available)
2
Q
What is difference between DMFT and dmft?
A
DMFT: adults
dmft: primary teeth
3
Q
What are contributing factors for poor oral health in ATSI?
A
- Social determinants of health (education, employment, income, housing)
- Racism, intergenerational trauma, lack of cultural safety
- Regional/rural location and limited access to OH services
4
Q
What are elements of successful programs for ATSI OH?
A
- Cultural appropriateness considered in design
- Creating broad-base approach
- Collaborative approaches, esp incorporating existing services
5
Q
What are challenges and barriers to successful interventions?
A
- Low community participation
- Unstable funding
- Staffing issues
6
Q
AMA’s 5 action areas to improve oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?*
A
- Fluoridated water (esp QLD)
- Effective dental workforce (greater participation of ATSI people- scholarships)
- Oral health promotion (F varnish programs, sugar sweetened beverage tax, culturally appropriate resources)
- Data to know work being done is making difference
- Service provision (develop and implement in collaboration with ATSI people)
7
Q
What is cultural competence?
A
Set of behaviours, attitudes and policies that come together to enable a system, agency or professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations
