Barriers toward the practice of healthy behaviors among patients with non-communicable diseases in Gaza Strip, Palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Non-communicable diseases are non-infectious health conditions caused by genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors. Currently, non-communicable diseases account for almost two-thirds of deaths globally. This study aimed to explore the patients' adherence level to the key recommendations, and the main barriers toward the practice of healthy behaviors among non-communicable diseases patients.

Method

This cross-sectional study was conducted among a representative sample of non-communicable diseases patients, receiving care in five primary healthcare centers in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. An interview-based questionnaire about demographics, medical history, and barriers toward the practice of healthy behaviors was developed and collected based on th

SUBMITTER: Albelbeisi AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8246565 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature