Expectations about check-up examinations among Swiss residents: A nationwide population-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

General health check-up examinations in asymptomatic adults have not been shown to be beneficial. Instead, opportunistic prevention during regular primary care consultations is most cost-effective and recommended. The study aimed to elucidate the expectations about check-ups of the general Swiss population.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted in a representative sample of the population, stratified by sex, age, and language in November 2019.

Results

Data of 1077 respondents were analysed. Mean age was 45 years (range 18 to 89), and 51% were female. Overall, 40% of respondents expected to have check-up examinations (yearly: 41.6%), and 42% expected opportunistic prevention. Most expected check-up interventions were sex-speci

SUBMITTER: Diaz Hernandez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8294504 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature