Engage Less, Provide More: Community Health Workers’ Perspectives on Overcoming Polio Vaccination Resistance in Pakistan (2) Maslow's hierarchy

22 February, 2025

Thanks, Neil. This study is a possible reminder; of health and biological priorities?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of 5 needs that humans and animals seek to fulfil

A. Basic

1. Physiological needs - food, water, warmth, rest

2. Safety needs - security and safety

B. Psychological

3. Belongingness and love needs - intimate relationship and friends

4. Esteem needs - prestige, feeling of accomplishment

C. Self fulfillment

5. Self actualization

D. Species and tribe actualization and support

(6. Dunbar, Hewlett and Gambol suggest that there is a sixth - the needs of a social mind - to love, support and give to a group.)

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