Which is a major concern among members of lower socioeconomic groups?
a. Practicing preventive health care
b. Meeting health needs as they occur
c. Maintaining an optimistic view of life
d. Maintaining group health insurance for their families
ANS: B
Because of their economic uncertainty, lower socioeconomic groups place more emphasis on meeting the needs of the present rather than on future goals. Lower socioeconomic groups may value health care but generally cannot afford preventive health care. They may struggle for basic needs and often do not see a way to improve their situation. It is difficult to maintain optimism. Lower socioeconomic groups usually do not have group health insurance.
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