Understanding preferences for behaviour change support as part of the NHS Health Check: a qualitative study with adults from underserved minoritised ethnic communities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

NHS Health Checks (NHSHCs) provide individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk scores alongside advice and signposting to behaviour change support. A particular problem is that the support people receive is often poorly delivered, absent or not tailored to the needs of people in deprived communities, which risks exacerbating health inequalities. Improving this support is critical if NHSHCs are to achieve their goals of prevention and equity.

Objectives

To explore needs and preferences for behaviour change support among adults in deprived areas, using a digital prototype presenting CVD risk information and signposting to services.

Design

A longitudinal qualitative study involving focus groups and semi-structured follow-up interviews.

Participants

SUBMITTER: Griffiths S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12820816 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature