HEALTH sociocultural factors

Health literacy

refers to an individual's ability to access, understand, appraise, and apply health-related information to make informed decisions about their well-being.

Income

refers to the financial resources available to individuals or groups, which influence their social status, access to healthcare, education, and overall quality of life.

Family

refers to the social unit that influences an individual's values, beliefs, behaviors, and overall well-being.

Peer Group

refers to a social group consisting of individuals who share similar interests, age, background, or social status.

Education

refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and cultural norms through formal and informal learning experiences.