A homeless person uses the soap and towels in a public restroom to wash up. This is an example of which type of factor affecting personal hygiene practices?
A) Socioeconomic class
B) Culture
C) Developmental level
D) Health state
Ans: A
A person's socioeconomic class and financial resources often define the hygiene options available to him or her. Access to assistive services, such as shelters, may be limited for some clients. For example, homeless people, who often carry all their belongings in a car or shopping cart, may welcome the warm running water and soap available in roadside or public restrooms.
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