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A look at the community
by Ethan Powell, Dhiya Gopaul & Hopewell Raboroko 
Heideveld
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A look at the community

by Ethan Powell, Dhiya Gopaul & Hopewell Raboroko

Heideveld

Community PROFILE

HEIDEVELD

is the total value of the Social Relief of Distress grant that many residents rely on.

R350

individuals call Heideveld home

21K

is the most prominent age group in Heideveld.

18-35

Of history, change and community

60+ years

informants. This may lead to increased rates of -

according to

alcohol or drug dependant

  • Poverty
  • Unemployment
  • Crime
  • Petty theft
  • Teen pregnancy

90%

of community members are thought to be

Public Health

  • First level of contact
  • Comprehensive care
  • Multiprofessional Teams
  • Must meet the specific needs of Heideveld
  • Patriarchal households are common in Heideveld
  • This may lead to women not having the finances or freedom to access healthcare
  • This results in impacts on the health outcomes of women in the community due to their sex

Sex

  • Many residents live in overcrowded rooms or informal housing
  • These individuals are at greater risk for illness or injury

Living Conditions

  • Alcohol dependancy is common within the community
  • This prolonged consumption may lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and cancer.

Residents Lifestyles

Non-Modifiable
Modifiable
HEIDEVELD

Social Determinantsof health

"non-medical factors that influence health outcomes" - WHO

  • Particularly difficult to access healthcare
  • Many health facillities lack appropriate accommodations
  • Healthcare workers provide at home care
  • Given priority at clinics
  • Children only clinic available
  • Often experiences long waiting times due to limited staff
  • Condoms made available at schools as a form of family planning

For People with Disabilities

  • Difficulty arranging transport to clinics
  • Community members have to arrive very early to be seen at the Clinics
  • Many patients affected by their files being lost or locked

For Adults

For Children

Healthcare in Heideveld

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