Publications by authors named "Iris Groenenberg"
Background: Low participation rates among ethnic minorities in preventive healthcare services are worrisome and not well understood. The objective of this study was to explore how adults of Turkish and Moroccan origin living in the Netherlands, aged 45 years and older, can be reached to participate in health checks for cardio-metabolic diseases and follow-up (lifestyle) advice.
Methods: This mixed-methods study used a convergent parallel design, to combine data of one quantitative study and three qualitative studies.
Background: Ethnic minority and native Dutch groups with a low socioeconomic status (SES) are underrepresented in cardiometabolic health checks, despite being at higher risk. We investigated response and participation rates using three consecutive inexpensive-to-costly culturally adapted invitation steps for a health risk assessment (HRA) and further testing of high-risk individuals during prevention consultations (PC).
Methods: A total of 1690 non-Western immigrants and native Dutch with a low SES (35-70 years) from six GP practices were eligible for participation.
Objective: Exploring determinants influencing vulnerable groups regarding (non-) participation in the Dutch two-stage cardiometabolic health check, comprising a health risk assessment (HRA) and prevention consultations (PCs) for high-risk individuals.
Methods: Qualitative study comprising 21 focus groups with non-Western (Surinamese, Turkish, Moroccan) immigrants aged 45-70, adult children from one of these descents, native Dutch with a lower socioeconomic status, and healthcare professionals working with these groups.
Results: Reasons for not completing the HRA included (flawed) risk perceptions, health negligence, (health) illiteracy, and language barriers.