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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 403-406 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Community Health |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Health screening
- NCDs
- Screening utilization
- Worker’s health