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Factors Affecting Use of Preventive Tests for Cardiovascular Risk among Greeks

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Data from a Greek national representative sample was used to investigate socio-demographic, self-perceived health, and health risk factors that determine the use of cardiovascular preventive tests (blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose). Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used (p < 0.05). Older age, marriage, regular family doctor and chronic diseases increased the likelihood of receiving preventive tests, whereas low education and alcohol consumption reduced the likelihood of having these tests. The effect of obesity varied. Interventions which improve the knowledge of the poorly educated and empower the preventive role of the physicians may redress the inequalities and improve the effectiveness of preventive services utilization.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph6102712

Authors: Evelina Pappa, Nick Kontodimopoulos, Angelos A. Papadopoulos, Georgia Pallikarona, Dimitris Niakas, Yannis Tountas

Institutions: Hellenic Open University, University General Hospital Attikon, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,016