factors affecting access to health services Flashcards
1
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geographic location
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Living in remote regions means longer travel to healthcare; compared to those living in cities
2
Q
socioeconomic status def
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Socioeconomic status refers to a person’s position in society relative to other people based on the factors of income, occupation, and education
3
Q
health literacy def
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The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
4
Q
cultural factors
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Language barriers, religious beliefs, values, and expectations of the services provided.
5
Q
gender
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men are likely to avoid seeing a doctor
lack of male professional - social norms / values / traditions
