Here are some facts about Jasper’s life organized into a Social Determinants of Health Model.Reflect on how each of these factors may impact Jasper’s health:
- Individual
- Family
- Economic Stability
- Education
- Environment
- Health Care System
Individual
- 15 years old
- Transman
- Bisexual
- Black
- Seasonal allergies
- Family history of heart disease
- Spiritual but not religious
- 10th grade – Honors student
- Plays on soccer and track teams
Family
- Single-Parent Family
- Father not actively involved in Jasper’s life
- Only child
- Supportive extended family
Economic Stability
- Renting a Duplex
- Mother works two jobs to be able to pay bills
- No child support from Jasper’s father
- Mom has a savings account
- Ample access to nutritious food
Education
- Attends high school with limited resources
- Active in his school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance student support group
- Peer support at school
- Bullying at school
- Access to a gender inclusive bathroom only in the Nurse’s office.
Neighborhood and Physical Environment
- Safe neighborhood
- Limited access to public transportation
- Local anti- LGBTQIA+ legislation being proposed
- Limited structural support (e.g., not public gender inclusive bathrooms)
- Fear of harassment in new or unfamiliar spaces
Health Care System
- Has Medicaid
- Not all providers and staff affirming at medical home
- Limited evening appointments
