Risk perception of non-communicable diseases: A systematic review on its assessment and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing. Risk perception of NCDs is an important factor towards the uptake of preventive health interventions. There are various questionnaires assessing risk perception of NCDs, but no internationally standardized questionnaire has been available. Identification of factors associated with risk perception of NCDs may facilitate the development of targeted interventions. This systematic review aims to identify available questionnaire assessing risk perception of NCDs and the factors associated with risk perception of NCDs.

Methods

The reporting of this systematic review is in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We carried out a literature search throu

SUBMITTER: Jane Ling MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10234567 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature