The social determinants of heath are important considerations when evaluating the health of population groups, and when delivering appropriate local health services. Select a remote community ASGS – RA4 as a case study. Using a public health approach, discuss the implications of ‘remoteness’ for the health of this community. Detail and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of one health promotion initiative within this community.
Content tips:
The tips below provide you with some points to consider when researching and writing your essay. They DO NOT necessarily cover all the areas you may cover or research, and DO NOT mean you have to answer each point; the boundaries and themes of your content are ultimately your decision, so long as you make your purpose clear in your introduction.
- Please focus your essay on rural and remote health in Australia and use Australian examples, evidence and programs.
The social determinants of heath are important considerations when evaluating the health of population groups, and when delivering appropriate local health services. Select a remote community ASGS – RA4 as a case study. Using a public health approach, discuss the implications of ‘remoteness’ for the health of this community. Detail and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of one health promotion initiative within this community.
- Define the geographic location/key terms Make your purpose clear.
- This topic is about the social determinants – not solely access or lack of access to health services.
- When considering health, what is different about a remote location compared to rural and urban locations?
- What are the benefits to health of remoteness?
- Consider characteristics of the remote community you have selected (eg. Services, social aspects, economy, population). The council website often has this info. The ABS has good census info which you can search by postcode.
- What are the social, cultural, physical, political, economic circumstances particular to this remote community?
- What health issues are present in this community? Check hospital data if available. Try a google scholar search of this community.
- Find a health promotion initiative that has recently completed (within the last 5 years) or is currently running. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this. You may need to find
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evaluations of similar programs in other locations to guide you with the potential strengths and weaknesses.
- Include in your conclusion a statement about the implication of remoteness on health. What recommendations could you make about working to promote health and prevent illness in this remote location?
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