ArticleBMC public health2022
Non-participation in a targeted prevention program aimed at lifestyle-related diseases: a questionnaire-based assessment of patient-reported reasons.
Article in BMC public health, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02797392 (Early Detection and Prevention of Lifestyle Related Diseases - a Pilot Study), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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Early Detection and Prevention of Lifestyle Related Diseases - a Pilot Study
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- An online, two-day educational seminar had no impact on disease-specific knowledge in patients with systemic sclerosis.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- A Multilevel Prevention Program for Depressive and Anxious Symptoms: Factors That Influence Decisions to Participate and Efficacy.Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education · 2026Article
- Patients' perspectives on adherence to cardiovascular screening consultation and lifestyle changes.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundHaving an unhealthy lifestyle is associated with a higher risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Current evidence suggests that interventions targeting health-risk behaviors can help people improve their lifestyles and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. However, preventive programs are often challenged by low participation rates. Reasons for non-participation include lack of time and/or interest, and/or no perceived need for lifestyle intervention. This study explores causes for non-participation in a sample of people who chose not to take up a targeted preventive program (TOF pilot2 study). Patient-reported reasons as well as sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle factors are in focus.
methodsA total of 4633 patients from four Danish GP clinics received an invitation to take part in the TOF pilot2 study. Patients who chose not to participate in the TOF pilot2 study were asked to fill in a questionnaire concerning reasons for non-participation, lifestyle, BMI and self-rated health. Descriptive analyses were used to summarize the results.
resultsA total of 2462 patients (53.1%) chose not to participate in the TOF pilot2 study. Among these, 84 (3.4%) answered the full questionnaire on reasons for not participating, lifestyle, BMI and self-rated health. The most common reasons for non-participation were lack of time, having an already healthy lifestyle, and feeling healthy. Based on their self-reported lifestyle 45 (53.6%) of the non-participants had one or more health-risk behaviors including smoking, unhealthy diet, BMI ≥ 35 and/or sedentary lifestyle and were therefore eligible to receive the targeted intervention at the GP or the MHC in the original TOF pilot2 study.
conclusionWhen planning future preventive programs it is important to know the main reasons for patients to not participate. This study provides rare insight into why people opt out of health interventions and advances the evidence base in this area. Our results may inform efforts to better involve these patients in preventive health programs.
trial registrationTrial registration number: NCT02797392 .
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