Table 5.
Correlations between health attitudes, health awareness, and health behaviors pertaining to chronic disease prevention (n = 204).
| Statement | Factors Influencing Non-Participation in Community-Based Health Screenings | |
|---|---|---|
| Sig. (2-tailed) | Pearson Correlation Coefficient | |
| Health attitudes and health awareness | ||
| I might have health problems. | 0.000 | 0.578 ** |
| I think I have a high potential risk of developing health problems. | 0.000 | 0.743 ** |
| I do not attend health screenings because they make me feel uncomfortable. | 0.000 | 0.683 ** |
| I afraid I will learn that I have health problems after I participate in a health screening. | 0.000 | 0.587 ** |
| Health problems will have consequences for my social networks, career, and family life. | 0.000 | 0.799 ** |
| Preventive health screenings could determine my current health status. | 0.000 | 0.869 ** |
| Preventive health screenings could detect early warning signs of serious diseases. | 0.000 | 0.777 ** |
| Regular check-ups may reduce future healthcare costs. | 0.000 | 0.727 ** |
| I believe in early detection and early treatment. | 0.000 | 0.737 ** |
| If I were diagnosed with a chronic illness, I would seek treatment at the same organization that provided health screening services. | 0.000 | 0.752 ** |
| Factors that motivate individuals to participation in health screenings for chronic diseases | ||
| A convenient location is important to me. | 0.000 | 0.416 ** |
| Cost greatly affects my willingness to participate in a health screening. | 0.000 | 0.434 ** |
| Paid health screenings are more effective than free health screenings. | 0.000 | 0.593 ** |
| I believe that health service providers and facilities are well equipped. | 0.000 | 0.428 ** |
| I had a negative experience during a previous health checkup. | 0.001 | 0.234 ** |
| Factors that prevent participation in health screenings for chronic diseases | ||
| Self-assessed health status | 0.000 | 0.897 ** |
| I think health screenings are waste of time. | 0.000 | 0.793 ** |
| I think that health screening procedures are complicated. | 0.000 | 0.755 ** |
| Some health screening items leads to fear, anxiety, embarrassment, pain, and/or discomfort. | 0.000 | 0.638 ** |
| Some healthcare providers have negative attitudes. | 0.000 | 0.549 ** |
** p < 0.01.