PHE1SDH Social Determinants of Health

Task:

Compare and contrast the impacts of social determinants of health in the context of HIV/AIDS. To make this comparison, use two of the following social determinants of health and one vulnerable group along with the corresponding countries.  

 Social determinants of health 

• Stigma and discrimination  

• Social justice 

• Economic condition 

• Gender 

• Education 

• Health care system 

 Vulnerable groups 

• Women – Swaziland vs Australia

• Men who have sex with men (MSM) – South Africa vs Australia 

• Sex workers – Thailand vs Australia

• People who use injecting drug – USA vs Australia  

The essay should build an argument that demonstrates original thinking and analysis as well as an understanding of different and diverse social and cultural perspectives. You will find it helpful to review the responses prepared to the weekly enquiry focused questions throughout Enquiry 2.  

As you progress through Enquiry 2, you will begin to see how several elements of the different topics are associated with one another. You should use this in preparing your response to the essay question. 

Essay structure

HIV/AIDS and the vulnerable group – The situation

Describe the situation of HIV/AIDS and its risk factors among your chosen vulnerable group in the context of Australia and the other country. This may include recent statistics, and trends, patterns in terms of prevalence and/or incidence among the vulnerable group, those who are living with HIV; historical data of casualties etc. 

Social determinant1 (e.g. gender) 

Should cover your understanding of the impact of your first chosen social determinant of health in the context of HIV/AIDS in relation to the chosen vulnerable group in two countries. Compare and contrast the impact of social determinant1 of health on the vulnerable group in two countries. To conclude this paragraph/section, summarise your research in a clear statement as to how the social determinant impacts on the vulnerable group for each country.  

Social determinant2 (e.g. living environment)

Should cover your understanding of the impact of your second chosen social determinant of health in the context of HIV/AIDS in relation to the chosen vulnerable group in the two countries.  Compare and contrast the impact of social determinant2 of health on the vulnerable group in two countries. To conclude this paragraph/section, summarise your research in a clear statement as to how the social determinant impacts on the vulnerable group for each country. 

Recommendations 

Describe the recommendations based on your analysis of the impacts of two social determinants of health on the chosen vulnerable group in the countries’ context.   

Conclusion

Should briefly summarise the main points in the essay, tying together the main findings.