Barriers and Obstacles Flashcards
What are the 6 kinds of Barriers to accessing services?
Geographical, Financial, Psychological, Physical, Personal needs, Resources
Give an example of a Geographical barrier
Poor transport services
Give an example of a Financial barrier
Taking time off of work would result in a loss of pay
Give an example of a Psychological barrier
A fear of being judged because of a stigma
Give an example of a Physical barrier
The building is difficult to access because it isn’t accommodated
Give an example of how a person’s personal needs can affect their access to services
Communication difficulties because of poor language skills l, sensory or learning disability
Give an example of how resources can affect a persons access to services
Staff shortages, leading to long waits for appointment s and support
What are 3 emotional and psychological obstacles
Motivation or a lack there of, self concept and acceptance of current state
What is health?
The state of a person being free from illness or injury or person’s mental/physical condition
What is well-being?
It’s a general term for the condition of an individual or group
What are the boundaries for BMI?
U:<18.5 H:18.5 - 24.9 Ov:25 - 29.9 O:30 - 34.9 SO:35 - 39.9 MO:>40
How can smoking affect you?
- Cancer
- infertility
- heart attack
- fitness
- respitory problems
- miscarriage
Definition of motivation?
The drive to continue something
Define lack of motivation
- Conflict between choices
- no energy
- negative attitude
- blip
3 types of micro organisms
Bacteria, fungi and viruses
