Table 1.
Quantitative survey: Participant reported barriers and motivators
| I don’t attend diabetes screening regularly because: | Weighted % | n | I would be motivated to attend the Diabetes health screening more regularly if: | Weighted % | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I do not know where to get free diabetes testing | 44.85 | 595 | On being diagnosed as suffering from diabetes, there is follow up in terms of a polyclinic/ GP/ specialist appointment arranged by the health screening centre | 88.73 | 1180 |
| My habit to put things off has resulted in my delaying the decision to get tested | 32.23 | 413 | On being diagnosed as suffering from diabetes, the cost of treatment is clearly explained to me | 86.49 | 1160 |
| If I find out that I have diabetes, I will have to make significant changes in my life | 23.48 | 333 | A trained health personnel should clearly explain the meaning of my test results | 81.83 | 843 |
| If I find out that I have diabetes, it would have a negative impact on my life | 23.44 | 319 | My GP encouraged me to go for health screening | 78.8 | 1057 |
| It will take a lot of my time to get a diabetes test | 17.93 | 255 | The amount of time I would need to get a diabetes test is clearly specified | 75.46 | 1042 |
| Even if I find out that I have diabetes I don’t think I can afford the treatment | 16.37 | 233 | I am clearly told where I can access free diabetes testing | 68.7 | 965 |
| The pain from a diabetes test (finger stick or blood draw) makes me reluctant to get tested for diabetes | 12.57 | 161 | The health screening tests can be held over weekends | 65.19 | 899 |
| I do not like to fast overnight which is needed for a proper health screening | 12.18 | 149 | My family and friends accompanied me for the health screening | 53.51 | 762 |
| I do not want to know if I have diabetes | 10.17 | 151 | I am given incentives in the form of supermarket vouchers | 51.35 | 737 |
| Knowing that I am at high risk for developing diabetes makes it difficult for me to get tested | 5.935 | 86 | The screening was held in association with workout sessions such as yoga classes or group aerobics which are age appropriate | 50.97 | 714 |
| I am given incentives in the form of free gym classes | 49.01 | 724 | |||
| The screening was held in association with workshops on healthy cooking | 41.87 | 631 |