[Soliciting Job Centre Clients for a Cardiopreventive Health Examination Programme].

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Preventive Medicine
• Health Disparities

Background:

• Socioeconomic factors significantly impact access to preventive healthcare.
• Limited data exists on the engagement of disadvantaged populations in health examination programs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the reach and participation of a cardiopreventive health examination programme (CHP) among socioeconomic disadvantaged groups.
• To identify predictors of participation in a two-phase health screening initiative conducted in job centers.

Main Methods:

• A 10-week, two-phase cardiopreventive health examination programme was implemented in two job centers.
• Phase 1 involved a computer-based assessment with optional blood pressure and blood sample collection.
• Phase 2 invited eligible participants to a specialized examination center, with logistic regression analyzing participation predictors.

Main Results:

• 344 of 1,049 invited clients participated in Phase 1; women showed higher participation.
• Participation in Phase 2 (138 individuals) decreased with increased travel distance.
• Lower educational attainment, smoking, and lack of elevated blood lipids were associated with reduced participation.

Conclusions:

• Cardiovascular screening, including blood pressure and blood sample collection, is highly accepted when offered in job centers.
• Reducing logistical burdens, such as travel distance, is essential to enhance participation in preventive health measures for disadvantaged populations.