- In relation to ONE population group experiencing health inequities, outline the media's role in influencing public policy. (3 marks)
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- Explain the effects of a government intervention for ONE population group that experiences health inequities. (5 marks)
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i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Media coverage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health inequities raises public awareness about persistent disparities in life expectancy and chronic disease rates.
- Investigative journalism highlighting inadequate healthcare access in remote communities creates pressure for government policy responses.
- Media campaigns featuring Indigenous health advocates amplify community voices and demands for culturally appropriate services.
- Television documentaries and news reports generate public support for increased health funding and policy reforms addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.
ii. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- The Closing the Gap strategy aims to reduce health disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. This intervention works by establishing measurable targets for life expectancy, infant mortality, and chronic disease management.
- The strategy has resulted in improved access to culturally appropriate healthcare through increased funding for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. These services consequently provide more effective primary healthcare because they incorporate traditional healing with Western medicine and employ Indigenous health workers.
- Educational initiatives have led to enhanced health literacy among Indigenous communities. Programs teaching diabetes management and nutrition have enabled better chronic condition self-management. This approach produces measurable improvements in blood glucose control and medication adherence.
- However, progress remains limited in remote areas where geographical barriers continue to restrict specialist access. Additionally, social determinants like housing and employment still influence health outcomes despite targeted interventions. Overall effects demonstrate modest improvements in specific indicators while highlighting the need for broader social policy integration to address underlying inequality causes.
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i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Media coverage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health inequities raises public awareness about persistent disparities in life expectancy and chronic disease rates.
- Investigative journalism highlighting inadequate healthcare access in remote communities creates pressure for government policy responses.
- Media campaigns featuring Indigenous health advocates amplify community voices and demands for culturally appropriate services.
- Television documentaries and news reports generate public support for increased health funding and policy reforms addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.
ii. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- The Closing the Gap strategy aims to reduce health disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. This intervention works by establishing measurable targets for life expectancy, infant mortality, and chronic disease management.
- The strategy has resulted in improved access to culturally appropriate healthcare through increased funding for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. These services consequently provide more effective primary healthcare because they incorporate traditional healing with Western medicine and employ Indigenous health workers.
- Educational initiatives have led to enhanced health literacy among Indigenous communities. Programs teaching diabetes management and nutrition have enabled better chronic condition self-management. This approach produces measurable improvements in blood glucose control and medication adherence.
- However, progress remains limited in remote areas where geographical barriers continue to restrict specialist access. Additionally, social determinants like housing and employment still influence health outcomes despite targeted interventions. Overall effects demonstrate modest improvements in specific indicators while highlighting the need for broader social policy integration to address underlying inequality causes.
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