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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 120

Outline TWO ways that broad features of society create health inequities for specific population groups in Australia.   (4 marks)

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Cultural barriers and discrimination

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples experience language barriers and lack of trust in healthcare providers.
  • Experiences of discrimination lead to avoidance of healthcare services.
  • This results in increased duration and severity of illness and poorer health outcomes including mental health disorders.

Political structures and healthcare policy

  • Migrants and refugees may face barriers accessing culturally appropriate healthcare services
  • Government policies often do not adequately address diverse language and cultural needs in healthcare delivery.
  • This can result in delayed treatment and lead to poor health outcomes for culturally diverse populations.
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Cultural barriers and discrimination

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples experience language barriers and lack of trust in healthcare providers.
  • Experiences of discrimination lead to avoidance of healthcare services.
  • This results in increased duration and severity of illness and poorer health outcomes including mental health disorders.

Political structures and healthcare policy

  • Migrants and refugees may face barriers accessing culturally appropriate healthcare services
  • Government policies often do not adequately address diverse language and cultural needs in healthcare delivery.
  • This can result in delayed treatment and lead to poor health outcomes for culturally diverse populations.

Filed Under: Broad features of society Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5803-45-Political structures, smc-5803-50-Culture, smc-5803-58-Inequities

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