Factors affecting access to health care & digital media

Select ALL that are factors affecting access to health services

• Gender

• Cultural factors

• Health Literacy

• Socioeconomic Status

Why are Males less likely to access health care than Females?

• They don't want to

• Because they have a lower life expectancy

• Social norms

• They are more likely to have physical jobs

Why are people who love in rural areas less likely to receive health care?

• The quality of doctors is not as good as inner city care.

• Limited healthcare professional in these areas

• People in rural areas don't need healthcare

• People having to travel long distances to access healthcare

Identify the THREE factors that relate to socioeconomic impacting access to healthcare

• Income

• Location

• Occupation

• Education

What is meant by 'Health Literacy'?

• Language barriers, religious beliefs, values and expectations
  of the services provided.

• People being able to read

• individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand
  basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

• People being able to understand English

Doctors charging more than the 'schedule fee' is a barrier relating to what factor affecting access to healthcare.

• Geographical Location

• Socioeconomic Status

• Gender

• Health Literacy

Identify ALL barriers that are associated with cultural factors affecting access to healthcare

• Differing values

• Not feeling safe

• Religious beliefs

• Language barriers

What are examples of digital media that target health and wellbeing?

• What your parents have told you

• Health Literacy

• A book from the library

• A Symptom checker app

How can social media be used to promote physical health and wellbeing?

• Exercise trackers

• Messaging friends

• Access to nutritious recipes

• Accessing online mental health professionals

Virtual reality can be used to promote health and wellbeing

• True

• False