Specific populations by Lesley McNeil https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6 en-us 2022-11-16 04:49:59 UTC 2023-11-14 01:10:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786637991 - country of birth
- ancestry
- where their parents were born 
- what language/s they speak 
- religious affiliation. ]]> 2023-11-13 02:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786637991 Characteristics https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786639007

  • ex serving members of the ADF

  • 24% of former ADF peacekeepers reported being very socially isolated while deployed

  • the rate of suicides for ex-serving men with ADF service since 2001 was higher than that for all Australian men

  • higher risk of developing affective or anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some cancers than the Australian population

  • Among DVA payment recipients (veterans and dependants) aged 55 and over, 73% reported government pensions or allowances (including from DVA, Centrelink and/or the Family Assistance Office) as their main source of income

    • ]]>     2023-11-13 02:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786639007     characteristics https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786641909 - lower health literacy
    - language barriers
    -  difficulties navigating an unfamiliar system 

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  • Mental health -1 in 4 received med for mental health issues.
  • Chronic conditions - 1 in 3 reported they had previous chronic conditions 
  • Previously homeless - 1 in 3 were previously homeless or in insecure housing 
  • Previously been in prison - 3 in 4 had previously been in prison.
  • Risky alcohol consumption and smoking 
  • Communicable diseases 
  • Mostly men


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  • mental health support

  • social support networks

  • financial support

    • ]]>     2023-11-13 02:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786642732     needs https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786644048 diverse support systems such as:
    - translators 
    - health information for varying levels of health literacy
    - culturally and religiously appropriate care]]>     2023-11-13 02:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786644048     Needs kinley_paterson https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786644599
  • Education - Around positive health behaviours.
    • - Teaching individuals how to stay away from criminal behaviours that will lead them to incarceration. 
    • Access to appropriate services 
    - Being able to access the medical services they require like mental health clinics in order for them to not end up in prison due to problems with their mental health.
    • Addiction programs 
    - Because of the high levels of addiction in criminals it’s important for individuals to access services like elicit drugs addiction programs so they don’t become addicted again that might lead them to prison 
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  • Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal Australians

  • Population comprised of hundreds of individual groups with varying cultural practises and languages/dialects

  • Often live in rural and remote areas

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    • women - between the age of 18 to 45

    • Babies - children from birth to the age of 2

    • Includes pregnancy

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  • Education - access to education eg. primary/high schools allows for development if skills and improved health literacy

  • Parental care - for development of skills

  • Exercise - improve development of individual

  • Relationships and friendships

  • Health care and health services

    • ]]>     2023-11-13 02:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786647343     access https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786647358 restricted access due to 
    - language barriers
    - limited understanding of foreign health and welfare system
    - low health literacy 
    - cultural norms (dress, hierarchy & gender)]]>     2023-11-13 02:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786647358     characteristics https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786648564 people living outside of australias major cities

    less access to services

    smaller support circle


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    education

    employment

    transport


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  • access to healthcare such as psychologists, therapists etc.

  • access to welfare

  • access to social groups and settings


    • ]]>     2023-11-13 02:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786649518     equity https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786650216 provide more care based on
    - needs
    - more language diversity in health care 
    - better access to services and care 

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  • Require parental care

    • Children aged 0 - 13

    • Youth aged 14 - 17

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  • health services - like hospitals. Most women give birth in public hospitals

  • Over one third of women have c-sections and require specific care because of that


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  • Access to mental health support- 1 in 4 prisoners have received meds for their mental health.
  • Addiction services for smoking- prisoners have higher levels of likelihood for tobacco smoking 
  • Access to treatment for chronic conditions - 1 in 3 prisoners report they have a chronic health condition.


    • ]]>     2023-11-13 02:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2786651733     Access elisabeth_smith21 https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788197182 - access to health care - limited because of there location and removal from health services
    - access to transport - because things are more spread out it takes longer to get to health services
    - access to education - there are less places to get an education on health because they are away from cities ]]>     2023-11-14 00:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788197182     Equity elisabeth_smith21 https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788199365 Health care - there are less facilities to get health care at
    Transport - less ways to get to the health care
    Education - less higher levels of schooling ]]>     2023-11-14 00:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788199365     Equity https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788200148

  • disproportionate rates of mental health issues

  • potential physical disadvantages that prevent them from working further

  • excluded from social settings

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  • specialised education

  • connection to family, community and country

    • ]]>     2023-11-14 00:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788201376     Access https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788202533 Restricted access due to:

    • language barriers

    • racism

    • less opportunities to succeed

    • low health literacy

    • reduced services in rural and remote areas

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  • People aged 65 and over

  • 1 in 6 Australians are aged 65 and over

  • Higher rates of chronic conditions

  • 18% had a severe or profound disability in 2018


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  • Transportation

  • Aged Care

  • Relationships

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  • Poorer health- reflected in number of meds they take ect
  • Unemployment - unable to speak a job due to criminal record 
  • Poor early life and upbringing- 1 in 5 women entering prison had a parent or guardian incarcerated during their childhood. 
  • Low socioeconomic.- generally brought up and live in low socioeconomic communities.

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  • Employment: Only 15% of older Australians participate in the workforce

  • Transportation: Many older Australians can't drive or have difficultly moving

  • Independance: Many, especially in aged care homes, are dependent on carers and can't do much without them present

    • ]]>     2023-11-14 00:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788209915     Access https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788210787 Babies have poor accessibility to resources, rely on mothers


    Hospitals, prenatal care, ultrasounds, food, shelter


    Most issues with accessibility depends on other groups/populations the mothers and babies may be a part of


    For example, mothers with poor health literacy and poor access to healthcare are less likely to access the services/care required for safe, healthy pregnancy/childbirth/infancy

    ]]>     2023-11-14 00:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788210787     Access https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788212681 Restricted Due To:


    • Technology (poor knowledge and use of technology)

    • Medical Jargon

    • Fear of diagnosis

    • Inadequate health care services for cultural or linguistically diverse people.

    • Affordability

    ]]>     2023-11-14 00:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788212681     Equity https://padlet.com/lesleymcneil1/b6666p4897igjm6/wish/2788219438 People can lose jobs for being pregnant (this is illegal in Australia, but does still occur)


    Sexism against mothers


    Better care is provided to mothers with more money/resources


    This, once again, is largely dependent on other factors/populations

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    Employment: In 2021, 52% of the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander were employed


    Suffer from racism and discrimination and therefore often feel disempowered to make change or succeed


    Access to services being cut off due to the lack of resources in rural and remote areas where many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reside

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  • Access to health services if needed eg. specialised children's hospitals, appointments, health care

  • Access to exercise eg. important for the development of the individual - need to stay healthy

  • access issues to health care - children may have limited access to health care due to their guardians socioeconomic status

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  • Minority: representing 3.8% of the total Australian population

  • Education: 42% of Indigenous Australians aged 25–34 had a Certificate level III or above attainment in 2016

  • Smoke at a rate that risks health: 41% (217,200) were current daily or occasional smokers

  • Risky alcohol drinking: 18% (98,700) drink at a rate that can indicate risks to health over the long term (2+ drinks a day)

  • One-third (33%) below the age of 15

  • High rates of diabetes - 8% of population

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  • adapted services to fit with existing traditions and practices

  • Access to services (transport/connection to increase access to rural areas)

  • Youth education

  • Education around unhealthy behaviours (drinking, smoking, eating)



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