Factors Affecting Use of Preventive Tests for Cardiovascular Risk among Greeks

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Evelina Pappa¹  Nick Kontodimopoulos¹  Angelos A. Papadopoulos¹  Georgia Pallikarona²  Dimitris Niakas¹ 

[1] Hellenic Open University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Bouboulinas 57, Patras, 26222, Greece; E-Mails:;Centre for Health Services Research, Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical School, Athens University, 25 Alexandroupoleos Street, Athens, 11527, Greece; E-Mail:

关键词: preventive tests;    cardiovascular disease;    socio-demographic factors;    self-perceived health;    health risks;    Greece;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph6102712

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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