ArticleJournal of family & community medicine
Determinants of periodic health examination uptake among adults in Al-Jouf Region, Saudi Arabia.
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- Gender Differences in Primary Care Utilization and Determinants of General Practitioner Visits Among Saudi Females:Saudi medical journal · 2026Article
- Adolescents perceptions and behaviors towards periodic health examinations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.BMC public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundPeriodic Health Examinations (PHEs) typically occur annually and provide an important opportunity for providers to screen their patients for undiagnosed health conditions and monitor existing conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. Unfortunately, PHEs are reported to be low in Saudi Arabia. This study's aim was to assess the regular uptake of PHEs by adults residing in Al-Jouf region, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among adults (aged ≥ 20 years) residing in five communities in the Al-Jouf Region on sociodemographic characteristics, self-reported chronic conditions, knowledge of PHEs, and their regular uptake. Chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to determine the factors associated with regular uptake of PHEs.
resultsA total of 624 participants completed the survey questionnaire. Of the participants, 27.7% reported a regular uptake of PHEs. The odds of regular uptake of PHEs were higher among older respondents (odds ratio [OR] =1.98;
conclusionLow rates of PHEs uptake were observed among the survey participants in the Al-Jouf Region of Saudi Arabia. The characteristics of individuals associated with low uptake of PHEs were identified. Tailored interventions, such as the use of community health workers and clinic communications, could target these individuals to increase the uptake of PHEs.
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