Publications by authors named "Winnifred A Gebhardt"

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.

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