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Table 3 Possible factors influencing patients’ choices when considering an NHSHC

From: Patients’ willingness to attend the NHS cardiovascular health checks in primary care: a qualitative interview study

Motivators

Barriers

MOT a

Not a priority

better to find out

too busy

reassurance

perceives healthy lifestyle/no health worries

aware health can deteriorate with age

avoids thinking about health

Proactive towards health

Recent monitoring

happy to receive advice

other conditions regularly monitored

chance to change lifestyle

blood pressure/cholesterol recently checked

prevention better than cure

 

Other health problems

Misunderstanding NHSHC

not feeling well

did not receive invitation

get treatment/results for other conditions

misread letter/information sheet

recommended by a health professional

only available for limited time

NHS provisions

Negative view of NHSHC

accept everything offered

bad experience of someone else

must be a reason for invitation

fear of outcome

 

being told off or mollycoddled

Relationship with GP practice

perceived wasting Dr/nurse’s time

difficulty arranging appointment

good not to go to GPs

  1. aMOT refers to the annual test legally required in the UK to check that a car conforms to regulations governing safety and emissions.