scholarly journals Aboriginal community controlled health organisations address health equity through action on the social determinants of health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Pearson ◽  
◽  
K. Schwartzkopff ◽  
A. Dawson ◽  
C. Hagger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Background Indigenous populations globally are continually striving for better health and wellbeing due to experiencing significant health and social inequities. The social determinants of health are important contributors to health outcomes. Comprehensive primary health care that is governed and delivered by Indigenous people extends beyond the biomedical model of care to address the social determinants of health. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) are known to provide culturally informed, holistic health services that directly and indirectly address the social determinants of health. The range and extent of their activities in addressing the social determinants of health, however, is not well documented. Methods The most recent ACCHO annual reports were retrieved online or by direct correspondence. For coding consistency, a dictionary informed by the World Health Organization’s Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health was developed. A document and textual analysis of reports coded ACCHO activities and the determinants of health they addressed, including intermediary determinants, socio-economic position and/or socio-political context. Summary statistics were reported. Representative quotes illustrating the unique nature of ACCHO service provision in addressing the social determinants of health were used to contextualise the quantitative findings. Results Sixty-seven annual reports were collected between 2017 and 2018. Programs were delivered to population groups across the life span. Fifty three percent of reports identified programs that included work at the socio-political level and all annual reports described working to improve socioeconomic position and intermediary determinants of health through their activities. Culture had a strong presence in program delivery and building social cohesion and social capital emerged as themes. Conclusions This study provides evidence of the considerable efforts of the ACCHO sector, as a primary health care provider, in addressing the social determinants of health and health inequity experienced by Indigenous communities. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, ACCHOs not only have an essential role in addressing immediate healthcare needs but also invest in driving change in the more entrenched structural determinants of health. These are important actions that are likely to have an accumulative positive effect in closing the gap towards health equity.

scholarly journals Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations address health equity through action on the social determinants of health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odette Pearson ◽  
Kate Schwartzkopff ◽  
Anna Dawson ◽  
Christina Hagger ◽  
Agape Karagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Background: Indigenous populations globally are continually striving for better health and wellbeing due to experiencing significant health and social inequities. The social determinants of health are important contributors to health outcomes. Comprehensive primary health care that is governed and delivered by Indigenous people extends beyond the biomedical model of care to address the social determinants of health. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) are known to provide culturally informed, holistic health services that directly and indirectly address the social determinants of health. The range and extent of their activities in addressing the social determinants of health, however, is not well documented. Methods: The most recent ACCHO annual reports were retrieved online or by direct correspondence. For coding consistency, a dictionary informed by the World Health Organization’s Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health was developed . A document and textual analysis of reports coded ACCHO activities and the determinants of health they addressed, including intermediary determinants, socio-economic position and/or socio-political context. Summary statistics were reported. Representative quotes illustrating the unique nature of ACCHO service provision in addressing the social determinants of health were used to contextualise the quantitative findings. Results: Sixty-seven annual reports were collected between 2017 and 2018. Programs were delivered to population groups across the life span. Fifty three percent of reports identified programs that included work at the socio-political level and all annual reports described working to improve socioeconomic position and intermediary determinants of health through their activities. Culture had a strong presence in program delivery and building social cohesion and social capital emerged as themes. Conclusions: This study provides evidence of the considerable efforts of the ACCHO sector, as a primary health care provider, in addressing the social determinants of health and health inequity experienced by Indigenous communities. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, ACCHOs not only have an essential role in addressing immediate healthcare needs but also invest in driving change in the more entrenched structural determinants of health. These are important actions that are likely to have an accumulative positive effect in closing the gap towards health equity.

scholarly journals Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations address health equity through action on the social determinants of health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odette Pearson ◽  
Kate Schwartzkopff ◽  
Anna Dawson ◽  
Christina Hagger ◽  
Agape Karagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Background Indigenous populations globally are continually striving for better health and wellbeing due to experiencing significant health and social inequities. The social determinants of health are important contributors to health outcomes. Comprehensive primary health care that is governed and delivered by Indigenous people extends beyond the biomedical model of care to address the social determinants of health. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) are known to provide culturally informed, holistic health services that directly and indirectly address the social determinants of health. The range and extent of their activities in addressing the social determinants of health, however, is not well documented.Methods The most recent ACCHO annual reports were retrieved online or by direct correspondence. For coding consistency, a dictionary informed by the World Health Organization’s Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health was developed. A document and textual analysis of reports coded ACCHO activities and the determinants of health they addressed, including intermediary determinants, socio-economic position and/or socio-political context. Summary statistics were reported. Representative quotes illustrating the unique nature of ACCHO service provision in addressing the social determinants of health were used to contextualise the quantitative findings.Results Sixty-seven annual reports were collected between 2017 and 2018. Programs were delivered to population groups across the life span. Fifty three percent of reports identified programs that included work at the socio-political level and all annual reports described working to improve socioeconomic position and intermediary determinants of health through their activities. Culture had a strong presence in program delivery and building social cohesion and social capital emerged as themes.Conclusions This study provides evidence of the considerable efforts of the ACCHO sector, as a primary health care provider, in addressing the social determinants of health and health inequity experienced by Indigenous communities. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, ACCHOs not only have an essential role in addressing immediate healthcare needs but also invest in driving change in the more entrenched structural determinants of health. These are important actions that are likely to have an accumulative positive effect in closing the gap towards health equity.

scholarly journals Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations address health equity through action on the social determinants of health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odette Pearson ◽  
Kate Schwartzkopff ◽  
Anna Dawson ◽  
Christina Hagger ◽  
Agape Karagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Aboriginal Community ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Background: Indigenous populations globally are continually striving for better health and wellbeing due to experiencing significant health and social inequities. The social determinants of health are important contributors to health outcomes. Comprehensive primary health care that is governed and delivered by Indigenous people extends beyond the biomedical model of care to address the social determinants of health. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) are known to provide culturally informed, holistic health services that directly and indirectly address the social determinants of health. The range and extent of their activities in addressing the social determinants of health, however, is not well documented.Methods: The most recent ACCHO annual reports were retrieved online or by direct correspondence. For coding consistency, a dictionary informed by the World Health Organization’s Conceptual Framework for Action on the Social Determinants of Health was developed. A document and textual analysis of reports coded ACCHO activities and the determinants of health they addressed, including intermediary determinants, socio-economic position and/or socio-political context. Summary statistics were reported. Representative quotes illustrating the unique nature of ACCHO service provision in addressing the social determinants of health were used to contextualise the quantitative findings. Results: Sixty-seven annual reports were collected between 2017 and 2018. Programs were delivered to population groups across the life span. Fifty three percent of reports identified programs that included work at the socio-political level and all annual reports described working to improve socioeconomic position and intermediary determinants of health through their activities. Culture had a strong presence in program delivery and building social cohesion and social capital emerged as themes.Conclusions: This study provides evidence of the considerable efforts of the ACCHO sector, as a primary health care provider, in addressing the social determinants of health and health inequity experienced by Indigenous communities. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, ACCHOs not only have an essential role in addressing immediate healthcare needs but also invest in driving change in the more entrenched structural determinants of health. These are important actions that are likely to have an accumulative positive effect in closing the gap towards health equity.

scholarly journals Determinantes sociais da saúde na consulta de enfermagem do pré-natal*

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Gabriele Gomes da Rocha ◽  
Ivonete Heideman Teresinha Schulter Buss Heidemann ◽  
Pamela Camila Fernandes Rumor ◽  
Fabiano Oliveira Antonini ◽  
Michelle Kuntz Durand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Multiprofessional Team ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social ◽  
Las Mujeres

Objetivo: conhecer como são trabalhados os Determinantes Sociais da Saúde na consulta de Enfermagem do pré-natal na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, exploratório, com 15 enfermeiras, mediante a realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas, prosseguindo-se com a análise temática dos dados. Resultados: limita-se a compreensão sobre os Determinantes Sociais da Saúde a fatores relacionados à situação socioeconômica e à rede familiar da gestante. Revelou-se a atuação da equipe multiprofissional e enfatizou-se a necessidade de envolver ações intersetoriais. Identificaram-se limites e dificuldades relacionados à atuação dos enfermeiros sobre os determinantes e condicionantes que interferem na vida das gestantes. Conclusão: revela-se que, apesar de os enfermeiros não compreenderem o conceito de modo amplo, a atuação mostra-se como uma realidade durante o pré-natal. Acrescenta-se, no entanto, que são múltiplas as barreiras enfrentadas pelas gestantes e são muitos os limites e dificuldades encontrados pelos profissionais para atuar amplamente sobre os Determinantes Sociais de Saúde. Descritores: Promoção da Saúde; Determinantes Sociais da Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Enfermagem; Cuidado Pré-natal; Equidade em Saúde.ABSTRACTObjective: to know how the Social Determinants of Health are dealt with in the Prenatal Nursing consultation in Primary Health Care. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study, with 15 nurses, through semi-structured interviews, continuing with the thematic analysis of the data. Results: the understanding about the Social Determinants of Health is limited to factors related to the socioeconomic situation and the pregnant woman's family network. The performance of the multiprofessional team was revealed and the need to involve intersectoral actions was emphasized. Limits and difficulties related to the performance of nurses on the determinants and conditions that interfere in the lives of pregnant women were identified. Conclusion: it is revealed that, although nurses do not understand the concept broadly, acting is a reality during prenatal care. However, there are multiple barriers faced by pregnant women and there are many limits and difficulties encountered by professionals to act broadly on the Social Determinants of Health. Descriptors: Health Promotion; Social Determinants of Health; Primary Health Care; Nursing; Pré-natal Care; Health Equity.RESUMENObjetivo: conocer cómo se abordan los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud en la consulta de Enfermería Prenatal en Atención Primaria de Salud. Método: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio, con 15 enfermeras, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, continuando con el análisis temático de los datos. Resultados: la comprensión de los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud se limita a factores relacionados con la situación socioeconómica y la red familiar de la mujer embarazada. Se reveló el desempeño del equipo multiprofesional y se enfatizó la necesidad de involucrar acciones intersectoriales. Se identificaron los límites y las dificultades relacionadas con el desempeño de los enfermeros sobre los determinantes y las condiciones que interfieren en la vida de las mujeres embarazadas. Conclusión: se revela que, aunque los enfermeros no entienden el concepto en general, la actuación es una realidad durante la atención prenatal. Sin embargo, las mujeres embarazadas enfrentan múltiples barreras y los profesionales enfrentan muchos límites y dificultades para actuar ampliamente sobre los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud. Descriptores: Promoción de la Salud; Determinantes Sociales de la Salud; Atención Primaria de Salud; Enfermería; Atención Prenatal; Equidad en Salud.

scholarly journals A Atuação dos Profissionais da Atenção Primária Acerca das Práticas de Promoção e dos Determinantes Sociais da Saúde

2018 ◽  
Vol 86 (24) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Costa Cypriano Schmitz ◽  
Ivonete Teresinha Shulter Buss Heinemann ◽  
Michelle Kuntz Durand
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social

Pesquisa qualitativa, exploratório-descritiva que objetiva desvelar a atuação dos profissionais da Atenção Primáriaà Saúde acerca dos Determinantes Sociais de Saúde das práticas de promoção da saúde. A coleta de dados foirealizada de julho a outubro de 2015, com entrevistas semiestruturadas. Participaram 25 profissionais queatuavam na rede de Atenção Primária em Saúde do Município de Florianópolis, SC. Os dados foram analisados apartir da análise temática de Minayo e discutidos à luz da Promoção da Saúde e dos Determinantes Sociais. Osresultados indicaram que, tanto a academia quanto os gestores estão investindo na formação para a promoçãoda saúde, porém, ainda muito focada nos estilos de vida e pouco articulada com os Determinantes Sociais deSaúde. Os profissionais relataram atuar muito pouco sobre os dados determinantes e alguns não sabem o conceitode Determinação Social da Saúde. Observa-se que há carência de métodos que auxiliem a avaliação e efetividadeda atuação sobre a promoção da saúde, porém, os profissionais já conseguem visualizar mudanças positivas nasaúde da população. Conclui-se que os trabalhadores da Atenção Primária à Saúde têm consciência da necessidadede realizar e manter as práticas de promoção em sua rotina diária, a partir da interdisciplinaridade eintersetorialidade, considerando os Determinantes Sociais de Saúde da população.Palavras-chave: Promoção da Saúde; Determinantes Sociais da Saúde; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Estratégia Saúdeda Família.AbstractExploratory-descriptive qualitative research, which aims to reveal the performance of Primary Health Careprofessionals about the Social Determinants of Health promotion practices. Data collection was carried out fromJuly to October 2015, with semi-structured interviews. Participated 25 professionals who acted on the network ofPrimary Health Care in the city of Florianópolis, SC. Data were analyzed from the thematic analysis of Minayo anddiscussed in the light of the health promotion and social determinants. The results indicated that both theAcademy and managers, are investing in training for the health promotion, however, still very focused on lifestylesand little coordinated with the Social Determinants of Health. The professionals have reported too little acting ondeterminants data and some do not know the Social Determination of Health concept. It is observed that there isa lack of methods to aid the evaluation and effectiveness of action on health promotion, however, professionalscan show positive changes in the population’s health. It is concluded that the Primary Health Care workers areaware of the need to achieve and maintain promotional practices in your daily routine, from the interdisciplinaryand intersectoral approach, considering the Social Determinants of Health of the population.Keywords: Health Promotion; Social Determinants of Health; Primary Health Care; Family Health Strategy

scholarly journals Establishing Optimal Mental Health Care for Common Mental Disorders in Primary Health Care

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Social

Various definitions of health and mental health exist, however there is a generally persistent inclusion and acknowledgement of the importance of holistic elements such as environment and relationships. Integration of the physical, social, and mental aspects of an individual, through the social determinants of health is an important component in establishing the effective delivery of optimal mental health care. With increasing numbers of collaborative care teams, and mental health promotion strategies, primary health care is increasingly building its capacity to help respond to these holistic mental health care needs, with increased and more purposeful attention to the social determinants of health. Despite these steps in the right direction, a gap continues to exist in the delivery of mental health care and many people continue to struggle in accessing adequate treatment. In order to determine how best to proceed, it is important to understand what mental health is, what mental health care in primary health care looks like, what the existing challenges to the delivery of mental health care in primary health care are, and what other models have been successful in integrating the social determinants of health and mental health into the primary health care system.

scholarly journals Strengthening approaches to respond to the social and emotional well-being needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: the Cultural Pathways Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Brodie ◽  
Odette Pearson ◽  
Luke Cantley ◽  
Peita Cooper ◽  
Seth Westhead ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Torres Strait Islander People ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Torres Strait

Abstract Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander holistic health represents the interconnection of social, emotional, spiritual and cultural factors on health and well-being. Social factors (education, employment, housing, transport, food and financial security) are internationally described and recognised as the social determinants of health. The social determinants of health are estimated to contribute to 34% of the overall burden of disease experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Primary health care services currently ‘do what it takes’ to address social and emotional well-being needs, including the social determinants of health, and require culturally relevant tools and processes for implementing coordinated and holistic responses. Drawing upon a research-setting pilot program, this manuscript outlines key elements encapsulating a strengths-based approach aimed at addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander holistic social and emotional well-being. The Cultural Pathways Program is a response to community identified needs, designed and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and informed by holistic views of health. The program aims to identify holistic needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the starting point to act on the social determinants of health. Facilitators implement strengths-based practice to identify social and cultural needs (e.g. cultural and community connection, food and financial security, housing, mental health, transport), engage in a goal setting process and broker connections with social and health services. An integrated culturally appropriate clinical supervision model enhances delivery of the program through reflective practice and shared decision making. These embedded approaches enable continuous review and improvement from a program and participant perspective. A developmental evaluation underpins program implementation and the proposed culturally relevant elements could be further tailored for delivery within primary health care services as part of routine care to strengthen systematic identification and response to social and emotional well-being needs.

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