Determinants of Periodic Health Examination Uptake: Insights From a Jordanian Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Routine periodic health examinations (PHEs) for adults who are asymptomatic are included in clinical preventive services. They aim to prevent morbidity and mortality by identifying modifiable risk factors and early signs of treatable diseases. PHEs are a standard procedure in primary health care worldwide, including in Jordan. The country is undergoing an epidemiological transition toward noncommunicable diseases, which are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of smoking is among the highest in the world, with escalating rates of obesity and physical inactivity. Notably, hypertension and diabetes are the most prevalent diseases.

Objective

This study aims to determine the extent to which individuals in Jordan participate in PHEs and to eval

SUBMITTER: Tayoun AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature