Why Do Some People Still Fail to Utilize Affordable Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Screening Services?: a Qualitative Study Among White Collar Workers in Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Authors

  • Andre Rachman Health Education and Behavioral Sciences Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia
  • Ella Nurlaella Hadi Health Education and Behavioral Sciences Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia
  • Kartika Anggun Dimar Setio Health Education and Behavioral Sciences Department, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2018.v30i04.018

Keywords:

NCDs, Screening Utilization, Health Screening, Worker’s Health

Abstract

Background: Indonesia Basic Health Research (IBHR) 2013 results show that Depok citizens were at risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, participation on NCDs screening test among white collar workers was still 46.4%. Aim & Objective: The aim of this study is to explore barriers and challenges in accessing and implementing NCDs screening service at City Hall Depok. Methods and Material: This research used qualitative method. The data were collected through focus group discussion, in-depth interview, and document review. Results: The knowledge of informants about NCDs and NCDs screening needs improvement. The barriers for participating in NCDs screening were: tight work schedule, lack of information about NCDs screening programs, long queue, fear of an existing disease, and attention to the privacy of participants. Conclusions: Policy support and cooperation both across programs and sectors will be needed for future improvement. Education concerning NCDs and NCDs screening must be improved to engage utilization.

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

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Rachman A, Hadi EN, Setio KAD. Why Do Some People Still Fail to Utilize Affordable Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Screening Services?: a Qualitative Study Among White Collar Workers in Depok, West Java, Indonesia. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2018 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];30(4):403-6. Available from: https://iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/982

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