Name: CQ4 DP1 What actions are needed to address Australia s health priorities? health promotion based on the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter levels of responsibility for health promotion the benefits of partnerships in health promotion, eg government sector, non-government agencies and the local community how health promotion based on the Ottawa Charter promotes social justice the Ottawa Charter in action argue the benefits of health promotion based on: individuals, communities and governments working in partnership the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter investigate the principles of social justice and the responsibilities of individuals, communities and governments under the action areas of the Ottawa Charter critically analyse the importance of the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter through a study of TWO health promotion initiatives related to Australia s health priorities
The National Tobacco Strategy 2012-2018 http://www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au/internet/drugstrategy/publishing.nsf/content/d4e3727950bdbae4ca257ae70 003730C/$File/National%20Tobacco%20Strategy%202012-2018.pdf The nine priority areas are: 1. Protect public health policy, including tobacco control policies, from tobacco industry interference 2. Strengthen mass media campaigns to: motivate smokers to quit and recent quitters to remain quit; discourage uptake of smoking; and reshape social norms about smoking 3. Continue to reduce the affordability of tobacco products 4. Bolster and build on existing programs and partnerships to reduce smoking rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 5. Strengthen efforts to reduce smoking among populations with a high prevalence of smoking 6. Eliminate remaining advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products 7. Consider further regulation of the contents, product disclosure and supply of tobacco products and alternative nicotine delivery systems 8. Reduce exceptions to smoke-free workplaces, public places and other settings 9. Provide greater access to a range of evidence-based cessation services to support smokers to quit.
2014 HSC 4 Which of the following is an example of reorienting health services as specified in the Ottawa Charter? Redirecting services from cure to prevention Redirecting services from private to public health care Allowing health service professionals to focus on curing ill health Supporting individuals to identify personal networks and services 2014 HSC 10 For a health promotion strategy to be classified as strengthening community action, it must Focus on a targeted health promotion for those most at risk. Focus policy direction and public discussion on the health promotion strategy. Facilitate participation from all government departments for the health promotion strategy. Facilitate the funds and infrastructure for the health promotion strategy to be carried through successfully. HSC 2015 9 In which action area of the Ottawa Charter does the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) belong? Developing personal skills Reorienting health services Building healthy public policy Strengthening community action HSC 2016 11 Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are trained to deliver Quit Smoking programs. Which action area of the Ottawa Charter is most likely being addressed? Developing personal skills Reorienting health services Building healthy public policy Strengthening community action HSC 2016 19 From December 2012, the Australian Government required all tobacco products to be sold in plain packaging. Why did the government do this? To increase costs at the point of sale To increase taxation on tobacco products To provide a mix of strategies aimed at developing personal skills To implement a health promotion strategy directed at changing behaviour NSWPDHPETA 2012 Trial 5. Which of the following initiatives best represents the Ottawa Charter s action area Strengthening Community Action? Limiting visibility of tobacco products Distribute Quit materials promoting the Quitline Legislation banning smoking in workplaces Local council poster promoting Quit month
8. Health promotion is most effective when strategic partnerships are formed between organisations that are responsible for health promotion. What is the most beneficial outcome of these partnerships? Ensuring that individuals, communities and governments continue to have a responsibility to promote health Having more money to spend on health promotion All organisations are actively involved in decision making, are committed and have a higher success rate on achieving desired outcomes Improved health promotion campaigns are produced NSWPDHPETA 2011 Trial 6 Which action area did BreastScreen Australia demonstrate when it set up a screening clinic in the lingerie department of a Myer store in Parramatta? The use of better public policy to support health promotion The acknowledgement of personal skills developed by women who shopped in that store The strengthening of community action by addressing the diversity of women in Parramatta The creation of a supportive environment that provided improved access for women HSC 2013 4 A driver education course is an example of which area of the Ottawa Charter? Developing personal skills Building healthy public policy Strengthening community action Creating supportive environments HSC 2012 6 A doctor prescribes nicotine patches as a strategy to help patients stop smoking. Which action area of the Ottawa Charter is the doctor implementing? Building public policy Developing personal skills Re-orienting health services Creating a supportive environment HSC 2012 7 Which of the following is a clear example of social justice principles in action? Providing children and infants with priority health care in all instances Providing public health policies that are passed by government officials Providing health materials and services that are delivered in a variety of languages Providing incentives for people of higher socioeconomic status to use private health care facilities HSC 2012 10 Which of the following is a government strategy that promotes the social justice principle of diversity? Involving community groups in the planning of their local area health services Increasing the amount of funding to address the health needs of ATSI peoples Road safety education programs that target behaviours of adolescents Legislation to ban smoking in the workplace and public spaces
HSC 2011 4 What is Medicare? Australia s main private health care provider Australia s tax-funded national health care system Australia s provider of publicly subsidised medication Australia s health insurance provider for the disadvantaged 9 Which of the following initiatives is an example of building healthy public policy as characterised by the Ottawa Charter? Students walking or cycling to school Financial grants for community sport teams PDHPE classes for all children in Years K 10 A doctor prescribing exercise for patients at risk of diabetes HSC 2015 Question 22 (4 marks) Explain how health services in Australia have been reoriented to address ONE health promotion initiative.
NSWPDHPETA 2013 Trial Question 24 (8 marks) Analyse the importance of the action areas of the Ottawa Charter to a health promotion initiative related to Australia s health priorities.
NSWPDHPETA 2011 Trial Question 24 (8 marks) Justify the use of the Ottawa Charter as a way of promoting the principles of social justice in the delivery of a health promotion initiative related to Australia s health priorities.
HSC 2013 Question 24 (8 marks) How do the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter address the principles of social justice? Include examples in your answer.
HSC 2011 Question 23 (8 marks) Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion initiatives based on the Ottawa Charter in promoting the principles of social justice.
HSC 2014 Question 24 (8 marks) Explain why individuals, communities and governments should work in partnership on health promotion initiatives. Provide examples.