11.2

• factors affecting access to health services

  • geographic location
  • socioeconomic status
  • health literacy
  • culture
  • gender
• geographic location


  • large distances to medical treament
• geographic location


  • fewer medical professionals
  • reduced availability of current technology
• socioeconomic status refers to a persons position in society relative to other people based on the factors of income, occupation and education
• socioeconomic status - income

  • too expensive
• socioeconomic status - occupation 


  • no time for medical treatment
  • no sick leave
• socioeconomic status - education

  • health literacy
• health literacy 


  • not understanding/ participating in required health preventative measures
  • language barriers
• cultural factors


  • language barriers - less likely to access due to not understanding info/ feel safe
  • religious beleifs - prevent medical treatments
• gender - males

  • limited opening hours outside of work hours
  • lack of male health professionals
  • embarrassment