Health Promotion , Disease Prevention and Periodic Health Checks : Perceptions and Practice among Family Physicians in Eastern Mediterranean Region

Qidwai, Waris; Nanji, Kashmira; Khoja, Tawfik; Rawaf, Salman; Kurashi, Nabil Y; Alnasir, Faisal; Shafaee, Mohammed Ali Al; Shetti, Mariam Al; Bashir, Muntazar; Saad, Nagwa Eid Sobhy; Alkaisi, Sanaa Jafar Hamodi; Halasa, Wafa; l-Duwaisan, Huda Al; Ali, Amal Al; Faraha, Taghreed M

doi:10.5742/mewfm.2015.92691

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“…Interestingly, chronic illnesses were significantly associated with a positive attitude towards periodic health assessments. This finding suggests that personal health conditions may motivate individuals to adopt a more proactive approach to health maintenance [17].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude of Patients Attending Primary Health Care (PHC) or Family Medicine Clinics About Periodic Health Assessment

Aldosari,

Alduraibi,

Alsahly

et al. 2024

Cureus

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BackgroundThis study assesses the awareness and perceptions of periodic health assessments (PHA) among patients at primary health care (PHC) and family medicine clinics. Despite PHC's importance in preventive health, previous research indicates a significant gap in the public's knowledge and routine practice of PHA, potentially affected by various demographic factors. Materials & methodsA cross-sectional approach was employed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with data gathered via self-administered questionnaires from 382 participants. The survey focused on socio-demographic information, knowledge about PHA, and attitudes towards it. Statistical analysis explored the influence of demographic and clinical factors on individuals' knowledge and attitudes. ResultsFindings showed that 300 (78.5%) participants had engaged in routine medical examinations, displaying substantial knowledge of PHA. Nevertheless, issues like healthcare accessibility and provider availability were identified as the major barriers, affecting 125 (32.7%) and 84 (22%) participants, respectively. The overall attitude towards PHA was positive, especially among individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing its perceived benefits in health management. ConclusionThe research underscores a generally positive attitude and fair knowledge level regarding PHA among the studied population, alongside significant barriers to participation. Targeted interventions that address these barriers and capitalize on the positive attitudes may enhance PHA uptake, promoting better health outcomes. This study contributes to the understanding of public engagement with PHA, offering insights for improving health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

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Knowledge and Attitude of Patients Attending Primary Health Care (PHC) or Family Medicine Clinics About Periodic Health Assessment

Aldosari,

Alduraibi,

Alsahly

et al. 2024

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“…There is a need to intensify educational programs regarding healthy life style (diet, exercise) that can assist citizens in modifying lifestyle of the population. Moreover, social initiatives are also needed for periodic health evaluation and smoking control clinics [ 15 - 16 ]. An overall health system reform is the need of the hour.…”

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Health Care in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Khoja¹,

Rawaf²,

Qidwai³

et al. 2017

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This study was undertaken to review the health care status in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, and explore current challenges and future opportunities. Available data was acquired using databases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. The data gathered was then combined and the expert authors in the field discussed and propose strategies to overcome the challenges. There is an increase in both population and health care needs of GCC States citizens and migrant workers. The huge emigrant population challenges the capability of the already limited available health care resources. The region is faced with a quadruple disease burden that includes communicable and non-communicable diseases, mental health issues and accidental injuries. Recent advances in technology have made breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment modalities but with an increase in overall health care cost. Innovative and cost-effective strategies are required to cater the health care needs of people living in the GCC states. Policy makers should emphasize the need to prioritize and strengthen primary care as a matter of urgency.

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Determinants of uptake of periodic medical examination among students of college of health sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, South-West Nigeria

Esan¹,

Akinyemi²,

Ayegbusi³

et al. 2020

Niger J Med

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Health Promotion , Disease Prevention and Periodic Health Checks : Perceptions and Practice among Family Physicians in Eastern Mediterranean Region

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Knowledge and Attitude of Patients Attending Primary Health Care (PHC) or Family Medicine Clinics About Periodic Health Assessment

Knowledge and Attitude of Patients Attending Primary Health Care (PHC) or Family Medicine Clinics About Periodic Health Assessment

Health Care in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Determinants of uptake of periodic medical examination among students of college of health sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, South-West Nigeria

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