Table 4.
Uptake of preventive health care services
| Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Preventive health care services accessed in past 2 years | |
| Pap smear | 57 (15) |
| BP check | 249 (65) |
| Blood sugar | 207 (54) |
| Cholesterol/lipids | 90 (24) |
| Screening for STIs (Including HIV) | 162 (43) |
| Screening for Hepatitis B & C | 147 (39) |
| Chlamydia screen | 10 (3) |
| Colon cancer screen | 4 (1) |
| Prostate cancer screen | 17 (4) |
| Dental screen | 85 (22) |
| Eye care | 124 (33) |
| Weight check | 188 (49) |
| Others (specify) | 5 (1) |
| Barriers to preventive health care access | |
| Poor access/distance to the health care providers | 137 (36) |
| Cultural and religious beliefs | 40 (10) |
| Underutilization of available health information | 66 (17) |
| Inadequate/lack of health insurance coverage | 127 (33) |
| Stigma and social norms towards accessing certain health services | 49 (13) |
| Inadequate education on benefits of preventive healthcare | 74 (19) |
| Cost of health care | 173 (45) |
| None of the above | 34 (9) |
| Others (please specify) | 4 (1) |
| Preferred preventive health care packages | |
| Domestic staff screening | 99 (26) |
| Pre-employment test | 91 (24) |
| Preschool screening test | 72 (19) |
| Advanced heart check | 78 (20) |
| Diabetic package | 73 (19) |
| Liver screening package | 75 (20) |
| Pre-marital screening | 98 (26) |
| Routine complete check-up | 254 (67) |
| Senior citizens check-up | 36 (9) |