Gender differences in factors influencing intention to undergo cardiovascular disease health checks: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undergo a health check for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an important strategy to improve cardiovascular (CV) health. Men are reported to be less likely to undergo cardiovascular disease (CVD) health check than women. Gender difference could be one of the factors influencing health seeking behaviour of men and women. We aimed to identify gender differences in factors influencing the intention to undergo CVD health checks.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional survey using mall intercept interviews. Malaysians aged ≥30 years without known CVD were recruited. They were asked for their intention to undergo CVD health checks and associated factors. The factors included seven internal factors that were related to individuals' attitude, perception and preparedness for CV

SUBMITTER: Cheong AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7514016 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature