What are the determinants for individuals to undergo cardiovascular disease health checks? A cross sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a need to improve public's participation in health checks for early identification of individuals at high risk of CVD for prevention. The objective of this study is to identify significant determinants associated with individuals' intention to undergo CVD health checks. These determinants could be used to develop effective strategies to improve CVD health check participation.

Methods

This was a cross sectional survey using mall intercept interviews. It was carried out in a hypermarket surrounded by housing estates with a population of varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Inclusion criteria were Malaysian nationality and age 30 years and older. The validated CVD health check questionnaire was used to assess participants' intention and the determinants that i

SUBMITTER: Cheong AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6085058 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature