Essay Mary Case Study – Social Determinants of Health – Nursing Assignment Help

Assignment Task :

Mary is 62-year-old Torres Strait Islander women who is married to John, Strait Isl v ander man.  Island where they have and John are Muralag people of Walbene also known as Thursday  a 66-year-old Torres e raised their six children on country. Mary and John are respected elders, who are engaged in all aspects of their community. Mary is an active member In the community health service board and the local high school board. John Etas been a land rights activist and continues his engagement with the local land’s council. Both Mary and John also have individual commitments to Men’s and Women’s business. Their commitment to their own community provides Mary and John with a sense of independence and empowerment. 
IDespite their local commitments to community, Mary and John are also raising three of their grandchildren. This is due to their daughter and son-in-law (Dada and Will) being unable to secure employment on their homeland. Jada and Will have had to travel across to North-Queensland, away from their mob for the summer months to secure employment and earn some money for their family. Mary has always considered herself the matriarch of the family and although she enjoys having her grandchildren in her home, she has started to feel overwhelmed by her responsibilities and commitments. 
Mary and John take their youngest granddaughter Rumi to her first day of preschool, when submitting the enrolment paperwork, the administrator questions why they have indicated that Rumi is of Torres Strait Islander descent, stating that she has fair skin. Rumi tugs on grandmother’s dress and whispers in her ear, why is she (the administrator) being so mean. 
 

Exam Question

 1.  This case study provides an example of self-determination. Why is self-determination significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

lb. How does self -determination effect the social & emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

2. 2a. List and briefly describe the social determinants of health experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. (5 marks) 2b. Discuss three determinants that directly affect Mary and John.