1
Q
why ATSI decline treatment
A
- Low health literacy
- Financial limitation - cannot afford consultation fees
- Transport limitation- does not have/cannot afford
- Has more priority such as family
- Cultural barriers
- Language barrier
- Lack of trust in the medical system
- Fear of serious diagnosis
2
Q
Why ATsI at risk
A
- Living in an overcrowded house
- Lack of access to treatment (eg antibiotics for an infection)
- Poor compliance with treatment
- Low immunisation rate
- High rate of exposure to smoke
