VCE HHD Question Thread!

[JaidynLuke]

That's great, just make sure you can pad out the two programs with more 'details' if you're asked for an NGO program

Thank you so much for all your time and quick responses It's really helped me get through the last week. Although I'm aiming for a 45, a 50 like you would be just awesome.

[geminii]

Hey guys, do we need to know all the little dot points within each model of health? Shown below:

The biomedical model of health
-focuses on risk behaviours and healthy lifestyles
-emphasises health education – changing knowledge, attitudes and skills
-focuses on individual responsibility
-treats people in isolation of their environments

The social model of health
-addresses the broader determinants of health
-involves inter-sectoral collaboration
-acts to reduce social inequities
-empowers individuals and communities
-acts to enable access to health care


Also, which Non govt. organisations do we need to know and what do we need to know about them?

Thanks so much!!

[heids]

Thank you so much for all your time and quick responses It's really helped me get through the last week. Although I'm aiming for a 45, a 50 like you would be just awesome.

More than welcome, doesn't take long   And best wishes - I hope you're able to get as high a score as you can!!

Hey guys, do we need to know all the little dot points within each model of health? Shown below:

The biomedical model of health
-focuses on risk behaviours and healthy lifestyles
-emphasises health education – changing knowledge, attitudes and skills
-focuses on individual responsibility
-treats people in isolation of their environments

The social model of health
-addresses the broader determinants of health
-involves inter-sectoral collaboration
-acts to reduce social inequities
-empowers individuals and communities
-acts to enable access to health care


Also, which Non govt. organisations do we need to know and what do we need to know about them?

Thanks so much!!

You don't need to know those specific points under the biomedical model: instead I'd learn the definition (The biomedical model of health focuses on physical and biological aspects of disease.  It is a medical model of care practiced by doctors and health professionals, and associated with diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease), plus making sure that you understand it in general and know its advantages and disadvantages!

But the points under the social model are often tested - they're the 'priorities' or 'areas' of the social model (do you know the corresponding five action areas of the Ottawa Charter? BCSDR?) and they're quite likely to test you on them, by asking you to list a couple, describe/explain a couple, or explain how they're evident in a case study.

Ideally you'd know them word-for-word as they're quite picky with these.

The only non-govt organisation you *have* to know is Nutrition Australia; have a general overall idea of what they do/their aims, probably the Guide to Healthy Eating (I don't know that this is absolutely required though) and a program they've run, e.g. menu assessments in hospital/school/workplace canteens to make them healthier; a website that has nutrition information and advice and nutritional recipes.

[geminii]

You don't need to know those specific points under the biomedical model: instead I'd learn the definition (The biomedical model of health focuses on physical and biological aspects of disease.  It is a medical model of care practiced by doctors and health professionals, and associated with diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease), plus making sure that you understand it in general and know its advantages and disadvantages!

But the points under the social model are often tested - they're the 'priorities' or 'areas' of the social model (do you know the corresponding five action areas of the Ottawa Charter? BCSDR?) and they're quite likely to test you on them, by asking you to list a couple, describe/explain a couple, or explain how they're evident in a case study.

Ideally you'd know them word-for-word as they're quite picky with these.

The only non-govt organisation you *have* to know is Nutrition Australia; have a general overall idea of what they do/their aims, probably the Guide to Healthy Eating (I don't know that this is absolutely required though) and a program they've run, e.g. menu assessments in hospital/school/workplace canteens to make them healthier; a website that has nutrition information and advice and nutritional recipes.

Thank you! So is BRCSD from the Ottawa Charter the thing that you would write if they asked you for the points on the social model of health?

Also do we need to know the objectives of Nutrition Australia word for word? ('act as a source of scientific information on key nutrition issues', etc.) Or do you think we might get away with making something up on the spot? Like 'provide a scientifically backed up source of nutritional information and nutritional recommendations' or something along those lines?
Also does Nutrition Australia 'own' the Australian Dietary Guidelines, Australian Guide To Healthy Eating & Healthy Eating Pyramid? Or are they developed by someone other than Nutrition Australia?

Thanks again!!

[JaidynLuke]

Thank you! So is BRCSD from the Ottawa Charter the thing that you would write if they asked you for the points on the social model of health?

Also do we need to know the objectives of Nutrition Australia word for word? ('act as a source of scientific information on key nutrition issues', etc.) Or do you think we might get away with making something up on the spot? Like 'provide a scientifically backed up source of nutritional information and nutritional recommendations' or something along those lines?
Also does Nutrition Australia 'own' the Australian Dietary Guidelines, Australian Guide To Healthy Eating & Healthy Eating Pyramid? Or are they developed by someone other than Nutrition Australia?

Thanks again!!

BCSDR (Boys can swim down rivers) is what you would answer if it asks about the elements or priority areas of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion.

I don't know those objectives and I'm aiming for 45+ so I wouldn't bother.

Nutrition Australia developed the Healthy Eating pyramid.
The Dietary Guidelines and Guide to Healthy Eating are by the Federal Government.

[geminii]

BCSDR (Boys can swim down rivers) is what you would answer if it asks about the elements or priority areas of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion.

I don't know those objectives and I'm aiming for 45+ so I wouldn't bother.

Nutrition Australia developed the Healthy Eating pyramid.
The Dietary Guidelines and Guide to Healthy Eating are by the Federal Government.

Thank you! I just use the acronym BRCSD, doesn't stand for anything but just reminds me of 'bricks' and then the letter d, idk

[heids]

Thank you! So is BRCSD from the Ottawa Charter the thing that you would write if they asked you for the points on the social model of health?

Nope, they're different.

If you're asked for the areas or priorities of the social model of health, it's these five:
-addresses the broader determinants of health
-involves inter-sectoral collaboration
-acts to reduce social inequities
-empowers individuals and communities
-acts to enable access to health care

If you're asked for the action areas of the Ottawa Charter, it's these five:
- build healthy public policy
 - reorient health services
 - create supportive environments
 - strengthen community action
 - develop personal skills
(That's the BRCSD thingo).

For both of these, you'd have to write a priority/action area word-perfect to get the mark.  You could be asked to:
- list 2 social model priorities/Ottawa areas
- explain 1-2 priorities/areas (describe what they're about/what they aim to achieve/something like that)
- explain how a certain case study shows a 1-2 priorities/areas

... and make sure you're referring to the right collection, it's common for people to put down Ottawa Charter areas when the question asks for social model priorities.

It's very likely that one of these will be asked, so if you want to cram anything, this is a good thing to cram.  

Also do we need to know the objectives of Nutrition Australia word for word? ('act as a source of scientific information on key nutrition issues', etc.) Or do you think we might get away with making something up on the spot? Like 'provide a scientifically backed up source of nutritional information and nutritional recommendations' or something along those lines?
Also does Nutrition Australia 'own' the Australian Dietary Guidelines, Australian Guide To Healthy Eating & Healthy Eating Pyramid? Or are they developed by someone other than Nutrition Australia?

Thanks again!!

Defs don't need to know those, and yeah, ADG/AGHE are federal govt things, Healthy Eating Pyramid is Nutrition Aus.

[Joseph41]

Fkn 9,000 points to Ravenclaw for Heidi's responses in the last week.

[Elleeen]

Exam is only a few hours away, and I would sincerely like to thank everyone that has been on here both asking and answering questions, because I have learned a lot and been able to build up a lot of skills and confidence.
I wish everyone here the best of luck! Let's ace it 

(also special thanks to Heidi, you're a legend)

[Lauren Washington]

Exam is only a few hours away, and I would sincerely like to thank everyone that has been on here both asking and answering questions, because I have learned a lot and been able to build up a lot of skills and confidence.
I wish everyone here the best of luck! Let's ace it 

(also special thanks to Heidi, you're a legend)

Stress levels have hit the roof now. Good luck to everyone

[heids]

Yes - all the best of luck, everyone!  You'll all be absolutely fine. :]

[JaidynLuke]

Does anyone have any quick suggestions about 'reasons' for programs, or for the SDGs?

E.g. could I say...?
"As HIV/AIDS is a major cause of disease burden and mortality in developing countries such as Ethiopia, causing a loss in productivity and lower life expectancy, by addressing and attempting to prevent cases of HIV the country's life expectancy and economic development will improve."

Thanks to all the responses and thanks heidiii for all the time and effort. Good luck to everyone

[Elleeen]

Does anyone have any quick suggestions about 'reasons' for programs, or for the SDGs?

E.g. could I say...?
"As HIV/AIDS is a major cause of disease burden and mortality in developing countries such as Ethiopia, causing a loss in productivity and lower life expectancy, by addressing and attempting to prevent cases of HIV the country's life expectancy and economic development will improve."

Thanks to all the responses and thanks heidiii for all the time and effort. Good luck to everyone

In my opinion that's a bit extensive. You just need to give a short reason relating to HS or HD for the mark. So "HIV/AIDS contributes significantly to mortality in Ethiopia thus decreasing life expectancy, therefore the program aims to reduce the mortality associated with HIV/AIDS."

[heids]

Does anyone have any quick suggestions about 'reasons' for programs, or for the SDGs?

E.g. could I say...?
"As HIV/AIDS is a major cause of disease burden and mortality in developing countries such as Ethiopia, causing a loss in productivity and lower life expectancy, by addressing and attempting to prevent cases of HIV the country's life expectancy and economic development will improve."

Thanks to all the responses and thanks heidiii for all the time and effort. Good luck to everyone

Yep that's great!  If it's a one-mark 'reason why SDG is important' it could be shorter [Ellen beat me to it haha], and if it's for a program, I'd make sure you specifically mention the program.

[rhi_morley]

Does anyone have a copy of the exam???