Adolescents may not seek care for health problems for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply
1. Access to care may be hindered because there are not enough professionals with expertise in dealing with the teen population.
2. Cost of care or availability of insurance may limit services.
3. Teenagers do not care about their health.
4. Health care professionals may not be able to discuss sensitive topics in a nonjudgmental way.
ANS: 1, 2, 3
Although health may not be a top priority, it shouldn't be assumed that teenagers do not care about it.
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