*3.3. Preventative Care*

In response to being asked when they go to the doctor the participants' answers overwhelmingly supported a nonpreventative approach to healthcare, with many saying they only go to the doctor "as soon as you're feeling pain from the sickness (En cuánto te da el dolor de la enfermedad)" (Axel, age 13, male); "well, only when we have the flu (Pues solo cuando tenemos gripa)" (Aureli, age 16, male); and "when you feel bad (Cuando te sientes mal)" (Lena, age 14, female; Shakira, age 16, female). A few students demonstrated a somewhat more preventative mindset, stating that one should go to the doctor either "when you have some doubt (Cuando tienes alguna duda)" (Ron, age 13, male) or "when you start to show symptoms (Cuando empiezas a presenter síntomas)" (Panfilo, age 15, male). Only one student (Teo, age 13, male) stated that one should go

to the doctor "every month, every two months, or at least every year (Cada mex, cada dos meses o máximo cada año)."
