A male client reports that he is unable to change his health behaviors and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Which of the following is the most likely reason for his difficulty?
a. Lack of financial resources
b. Lack of transportation
c. Lack of programs
d. Lack of motivation
ANS: D
Two nurse researchers (Dallas & Neville, 2012), conducted a study to describe the health education and health screening practices of older men living in an area of New Zealand and the perceived barriers and benefits of healthy lifestyle choices. Of those men who did report barriers, the most common reason was lack of motivation (12%), followed by lack of knowledge related to availability of programs and screenings (8%). Reported external barriers included: lack of programs, associated costs, and transportation challenges.
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