Executive Summary

Post Screening

Ladies Night - Emergency Services Organisation
19 September 2002

10 Respondents

100% Female

Age Group

20% were in the 21-40 age group
80% were in the 41-60 age group

Note: Not all respondents answered every question

General

100% found the health screening valuable

90% felt that the health screening increased their awareness of their own health and their risks for heart disease
10% felt that it did not increase their awareness of their own health and their risks for heart disease

100% found it helpful to have the opportunity for a health check and be able to speak to a health professional/GP

20% will visit a GP or health professional as a result of this screening
80% will not visit a GP or health professional as a result of this screening

No one was referred to the GP as a result of the screening

60% felt that they will make changes to improve their health

70% felt that the program will have an impact on their general health and wellbeing

40% will make changes at home with their families eating or exercise habits
60% will not make changes at home with their families eating or exercise habits

Health Education Sessions

70% would like a Session on Reducing Stress
40% would like a Session on Healthy Eating
30% would like a Session on Cholesterol
30% would like a Session on Blood Pressure
20% would like a Session on Simple Exercises
20% would like a Session on Food labels/Fat in food
10% would like a Session on Diabetes

Confidentiality

80% had no problem with the Confidentiality and the process of the screening
10% had a problem with the Confidentiality and the process of the screening

The Session

40% felt better informed after the Session
70% were happy with their results
10% felt that they could make changes
90% felt the Screening process was Excellent
90% felt the Explanation of the screening result was Excellent
80% felt the Information on CVD was Excellent
90% felt the Session was Excellent