Asking for help

Question 1

Why might people need to ask for help ?

Answer 1

They might need to seek help from health and social services , they also could be reluctant effecting them negatively .

Question 2

What are the 3 barriers for accessing help ?

Answer 2

Culture , gender , education .

Question 3

What are the effect of not seeking help ?

Answer 3

Physical and mental health issues may become much worse , negative impacts on well being .

Question 4

List some cultural reasons for not asking for help ?

Answer 4

Some people may of experienced discrimination when accessing services ,may not speak english , may feel their traditions are not understood , in some cultures women are treated by a female health worker or accompanied by a worker , men may not want to open up , people may have different perceptions .

Question 5

List some of the gender reasons for not asking for help ?

Answer 5

Men are less likely than women to access services , often less open about feelings , reluctant to appear vulnerable , less frequently to know poor health signs , sometimes may be unhappy about being seen by a female health worker .

Question 6

List some of the education reasons for not asking for help ?

Answer 6

Those who are better educated are more likely to research symptoms and know when help is needed , understand diagnosis , know how to access services .

Question 6

List some of the education reasons for not asking for help ?

Answer 6

Those who are better educated are more likely to research symptoms and know when help is needed , understand diagnosis , know how to access services .