Lay Beliefs Flashcards
1
Q
What are lay beliefs made up of?
A
individual experiences, upbringing, education, cultural and social norms
2
Q
Illness behaviour
A
- recognising a feeling
- interpreting feeling as abnormal
- seeking help
3
Q
Illness iceberg
A
Most people with illness or symptoms do not consult a healthcare professional, clinically apparent cases are considered the tip of the iceberg
4
Q
Lay referral
A
People usually discuss symptoms with others prior to or instead of seeking professional help
5
Q
Candidacy
A
Characteristics that make someone likely to experience a health event
6
Q
Health locus of control
A
Where the control for someone’s health lies, internal is your own control, external is outside your control
