Topic 3 - Sociocultural factors affecting health status and behaviours of youth

Question 1

Blended family

Answer 1

a family consisting of a couple, the children they have had together and their children from previous relationships.

Question 2

Indoor air pollution

Answer 2

when the air inside a house or building contains pollutants, such as fine particles and carbon monoxide. It is often caused by inefficient cooking and heating practices.

Question 3

Peer influence

Answer 3

the social influence a peer group exerts on its members, as each member attempts to conform to the expectations of the group.

Question 4

Social gradient of health

Answer 4

the higher a person’s income, education, or occupation level, the healthier they tend to be.

Question 5

Sociocultural factors:

Answer 5

the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These include socioeconomic status, social connections, family and cultural influences, food security, early life experiences, and access to affordable, culturally appropriate healthcare.

Question 6

Stepfamily

Answer 6

a family formed after the remarriage of a divorced or widowed person that includes a child or children.