ATSI

Question 1

why ATSI decline treatment

Answer 1

1. Low health literacy
2. Financial limitation - cannot afford consultation fees
3. Transport limitation- does not have/cannot afford
4. Has more priority such as family
5. Cultural barriers
6. Language barrier
7. Lack of trust in the medical system
8. Fear of serious diagnosis

Question 2

Why ATsI at risk

Answer 2

1. Living in an overcrowded house
2. Lack of access to treatment (eg antibiotics for an infection)
3. Poor compliance with treatment
4. Low immunisation rate
5. High rate of exposure to smoke