Table 3.
Factors that influence the decision of participants to participate in a health screening.
| Statement | Strongly Disagree (%) | Disagree (%) | Neutral (%) | Agree (%) | Strongly Agree (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitudes and beliefs pertaining to health status and health behaviors | |||||
| I might have health problems. | 9 (4.4) | 56 (27.5) | 26 (12.7) | 102 (50.0) | 11(5.4) |
| I think I have a high potential risk of developing chronic disease(s). | 3 (1.5) | 51 (25.0) | 56 (27.5) | 73 (35.8) | 21 (10.3) |
| I will attend a health screening if and when I feel physical discomfort. | 8 (3.9) | 93 (45.6) | 23 (11.3) | 75 (36.8) | 5 (2.5) |
| I am afraid that I will learn I have a health problem after I participate in a health screening. | 17 (8.3) | 106 (52.0) | 26 (12.7) | 46 (22.5) | 9 (4.4) |
| Health problems will have consequences for my social networks, job, and family life. | 4 (2.0) | 29 (14.2) | 15 (7.4) | 112 (54.9) | 44 (21.6) |
| Preventive Health screenings could determine my current health status. | - | 3 (1.5) | 10 (4.9) | 155 (76.0) | 36 (17.6) |
| Preventive Health screenings could detect early warning signs of more serious diseases. | - | 7 (3.4) | 12 (5.9) | 152 (74.5) | 33 (16.2) |
| Regular check-Ups may reduce future healthcare costs. | - | 12 (5.9) | 28 (13.7) | 132 (64.7) | 32 (15.7) |
| I agree that early detection and early treatment are beneficial. | 1 (0.5) | 2 (1.0) | 14 (6.9) | 81 (39.7) | 106 (52.0) |
| If I were diagnosed with a chronic disease, I would seek treatment from the same organization that provided the screening service. | - | 26 (12.7) | 29 (14.2) | 103 (50.5) | 46 (22.5) |
| Factors that motivate patients to participation in health screening services for chronic diseases | |||||
| A convenient location is important for me. | - | 13 (6.4) | 17 (8.3) | 130 (63.7) | 44 (21.6) |
| Paid health screenings are more effective than free health screenings. | 7 (3.4) | 46 (22.5) | 70 (34.3) | 61 (29.9) | 20 (9.8) |
| I believe that health Service providers and facilities are well-equipped. | - | 6 (2.9) | 32 (15.7) | 157 (77.0) | 9 (4.4) |
| I had a negative experience during a previous health checkup. | 8 (3.9) | 92 (45.1) | 63 (30.9) | 33 (16.2) | 8 (3.9) |
| Factors which prevent participation in health screening services for chronic diseases | |||||
| Statement | Very poor (%) | Poor (%) | Fair (%) | Good (%) | Excellent (%) |
| Self-assessed health status | 1 (0.5) | 40 (19.6) | 34 (16.7) | 126 (61.8) | 3 (1.5) |
| Statement | Strongly disagree (%) | Disagree (%) | Neutral (%) | Agree (%) | Strongly agree (%) |
| I think health screenings are a waste of time. | 1 (0.5) | 40 (19.6) | 38 (18.6) | 115 (56.4) | 10 (4.9) |
| I think that health screening procedures are complicated. | 6 (2.9) | 67 (32.8) | 34 (16.7) | 89 (43.6) | 8 (3.9) |
| Some health screening items lead to fear, anxiety, embarrassment, pain and/or discomfort. | 9 (4.4) | 80 (39.2) | 48 (23.5) | 58 (28.4) | 9 (4.4) |
| Some healthcare providers have negative attitudes. | 13 (6.4) | 109 (53.4) | 49 (24.0) | 27 (13.2) | 6 (2.9) |