Factors associated with awareness and passage of medical screening in hypertensive persons: data from the Know Your Heart study

Abstract

Aim. To analyze the demographic, socio-economic and behavioral factors associated with awareness and passage of medical screening among the hypertension adults from Arkhangelsk and Novosibirsk.Material and methods. The database was formed as part of the Know Your Heart study (2015-2018, Arkhangelsk, Novosibirsk, n=4504). For the present study, 2216 people with hypertension were selected. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with awareness of ongoing medical screening and active participation in them.Results. The analysis determined that 82,5% of the hypertensive residents of Arkhangelsk and Novosibirsk aged 35-69 years old are aware of the medical screening, and 51,4% have passed (are going to pass) it. General factors associated both with greater awareness of ongoing preventive measures and with greater participation in them are female sex and contacts with doctors during the year. From the point of view of awareness, such a factor as the average income level turned out to be significant, while the absence of a permanent employment and the pension status were associated with the passage of medical screening.Conclusion. The awareness of the hypertensive residents of Arkhangelsk and Novosibirsk about the medical screening was 82,5%. The coverage level is still low. The identified factors associated with greater awareness of the medical screening and more active participation showed that medical specialists should be more attentive to the men working in urban areas with a low income level. More active work is also needed to involve in preventive contacts those persons who are not in constant contact with the healthcare system. This requires the consolidated work of various institutions and departments, including the media.