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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Routine checkups are a cornerstone of preventive medicine, crucial for community health promotion.
  • Understanding the prevalence, awareness, and influencing factors of routine checkups is vital for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and awareness of routine medical checkups among adults in Riyadh.
  • To identify factors influencing the practice of routine checkups and barriers to participation.
  • To determine effective methods for raising community awareness about preventive health screenings.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh with 414 Saudi participants (aged 36+).
  • Data collection utilized self-administered questionnaires covering demographics, checkup frequency, knowledge, and influencing/preventing factors.
  • Convenience sampling was employed to gather data.

Main Results:

  • High awareness (69.57%) of routine checkups was observed, yet only 34.3% practiced them.
  • "Lack of time" (46%) and "laziness" (45.2%) were the primary barriers.
  • Health concerns (77.5%) motivated checkups, with social media and traditional media seen as key for awareness.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists between knowledge and practice of routine health checkups in the Saudi community.
  • Targeted health initiatives are necessary to increase the uptake of routine medical screenings.
  • Leveraging social and traditional media can enhance awareness and promote preventive healthcare.