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Lay definitions of health.

Lay definitions of health. Dr Dominic Upton. Lay definitions. What do the lay public (or general public) consider health to be? How does this differ according to different groups? Why is this relevant in health care?. Calnan (1987). Did you notice….

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Lay definitions of health.

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  1. Lay definitions of health. Dr Dominic Upton.

  2. Lay definitions. • What do the lay public (or general public) consider health to be? • How does this differ according to different groups? • Why is this relevant in health care?

  3. Calnan (1987)

  4. Did you notice… • Difference between upper and lower classes? • “Getting through the day” was working class definition and “Being active” was middle class.

  5. Implications. • Social class difference in how people define their health. • Hence, those attending clinics and asking for help will differ between the classes. • Different definitions depending upon age, education and gender.

  6. Importance of understanding lay beliefs • Insight • Health promotion • Informal care • Patient status

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