Chapter 3

Question 1

sociocultural factors

Answer 1

aspects of society and the social environment that impact on health and wellbeing and overall levels of health status

Examples
- income
- education
- employment
- family
- housing
- access to health information
- social networks
- support

Question 2

health behaviours

Answer 2

a persons actions, attitudes, or beliefs about their health and wellbeing

Question 3

family

Answer 3

two or more persons, one of whom is aged 15 years or over, who are related by
- blood
- marriage (registered)
- marriage (de facto)
- adoption
- step
- fostering
who usually reside in the same household

Question 4

peer group

Answer 4

a group of individuals who are similar ages and who share similar interests

Question 5

protective factors

Answer 5

positive factors in persons life that decrease the chance of the person developing a problem or, if a problem exists, make it better; protective factors promote health and wellbeing and reduce the risk of harm, injury, or death

Question 6

barrier

Answer 6

an obstacle that may prevent or make it more difficult for people to achieve something for themselves for example
- lack of money
- poor skills
- lack of knowledge