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[Relationship between medical services utilization and preventive health behavior]
S Takemura1, M Hashimoto, A Gunji
1Department of Public Health Administration, National Institute of Public Health.
[Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi] Japanese Journal of Public Health
|February 1, 1997
Summary
This study found that while medical service use and preventive health behaviors are linked to health interest, they show weak correlation with each other. Medical checkups were the exception, strongly correlating with service utilization.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Context:
- Investigated health behaviors and medical service utilization in adults aged 40-59.
- Assessed preventive actions including smoking, drinking, sleep, exercise, diet, and medical checkups.
Purpose:
- To examine the relationship between medical services utilization and preventive health behaviors.
- To identify factors influencing these behaviors and utilization patterns.
Summary:
- Preventive health behaviors generally correlated positively, except for adequate sleep.
- Medical service utilization showed a strong positive correlation with medical checkups.
- Both preventive behaviors and medical service use were associated with higher interest in health.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of health interest as a common factor influencing both preventive behaviors and healthcare engagement.
- Suggests that while checkups drive utilization, other preventive actions may not be directly linked to seeking medical services.