Environmental factors that affect development

Question 1

How poor housing can affect PIES

Answer 1

Damp, mould, lack of heating and poor sanitation can cause respiratory disorders, hypothermia and infections
Lack of green space could lead to obesity- lack of exercise
Can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and mental health issues
Small living space or overcrowding could mean unable to do school work at home

Question 2

Define family dysfunction

Answer 2

A family where conflict, misbehaviour, child neglect or abuse by parents
A family that doesn’t co operate and work together

Question 3

Characteristics of a dysfunctional family

Answer 3

Addiction
Abuse
Neglect
Poor communication
Lack of intimacy and boundaries

Question 4

Access to services

Answer 4

Transport difficulties- rural locations or cannot afford public transport or a car
Opening hours- work shift patterns so cannot attend appointment times
Learning difficulties and language barriers- lack of understanding of which services are available