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ArticleHigh blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension2013

Sociodemographic determinants in preventive tests for cardiovascular diseases in a representative sample of the adult Greek population.

Georgia Pallikarona, Chara Tzavara, Christine Dimitrakaki, Yannis Tountas

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Georgia Pallikaronagpallikarona@yahoo.gr
Chara Tzavara
Christine Dimitrakaki
Yannis Tountas

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objectivesThe purpose of the current study is to investigate the use of preventive healthcare services by the adult Greek population and the factors that determine such use.

methodsData were obtained from a national household survey (Hellas Health I) conducted during 2006. The survey population consisted of 1,005 individuals, with a mean age of 47.4 years. Candidate respondents were selected by means of a three-stage, proportional to size, sampling design. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were used (p < 0.05).

resultsAmong the determinants of performance of screening tests, gender, age, marital status, the presence of chronic illness and self-reported health status and the use of a family doctor play an important role.

conclusionsAccording to the findings of our study, screening tests are performed in a low percentage of the Greek population, even for individuals at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It is obvious that doctors should focus more on such population groups, while national health policies promoting screening tests and prevention in general are warranted.

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