Describe the relationship between the social justice principle of rights and the health status of young people from culturally diverse backgrounds. (4 marks)
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- Young people from different cultural backgrounds have the right to healthcare that respects their culture. This includes their food culture, religious practices, and traditional medicine beliefs.
- When health services ignore these rights, young people stop going to doctors. They might face discrimination or feel misunderstood. This means health problems get worse without treatment.
- Language barriers break the right to proper healthcare. Some young people can’t explain what’s wrong without interpreters. They also sometimes struggle to understand doctors’ instructions if provided in English only.
- Health services that respect cultural rights work better. They should have staff who speak different languages and understand different cultures. When young people feel respected, they use health services more. This improves their overall health.