Examining the role of social factors in the utilization of preventive cardiovascular clinical services: An analysis using Andersen's behavioral health model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality in Saudi Arabia, mainly influenced by multiple lifestyle risk factors. Addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive evaluation of preventive services, particularly Preventive Cardiovascular Clinical Services (PCCS), which are essential for early detection and management. Hence, studying the utilization of PCCS is crucial to assess uptake and inform strategies to combat CVD burden.

Methods

A survey-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the largest primary healthcare center under the Armed Forces Healthcare Services (AFHS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We surveyed 384 respondents to assess predisposing, enabling, and need factors that influence the utilization of nine PCCS using Andersen's B

SUBMITTER: Alamri SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829952 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature