Executive Summary

First Session - Post Test

Participants

Local Community - July 2002

43 Respondents

53% Male
46% Female

Age Group

9% were under 20
20% were in the 21-40 age group
41% were in the 41-60 age group
20% were in the 60+ age group

General

97% found the health screening valuable

95% found the health screening increased their awareness in regard to their health and risks for heart disease
4% did not find that the health screening increased their awareness in regard to their health and risks for heart disease

95% found it helpful have the opportunity to have a health check and be able to speak to a health professional/GP

39% would visit a GP or health professional as a result of this screening
46% would not visit a GP or health professional as a result of this screening

34% were referred to a GP as a result of their Screening
Of that 34% all would attend the GP

53% indicated that they would make changes to improve their health
51% indicated that the session would have an impact on their general health and wellbeing
51% indicated that they would make changes at home

Health Education Sessions

19% would like a Session on the Value of Exercise
25% would like a Session on Simple Exercises
25% would like a Session on Reducing Stress
29% would like a Session on Cholesterol
45% would like a Session on Healthy Eating
29% would like a Session on Food labels/Fat in Food
16% would like a Session on Blood Pressure
9% would like a Session on Diabetes

Confidentiality

90% had no problem with the confidentiality and the process of the screening

After the Session

45% felt better informed
9% felt Wiser about CVD
25% felt that they could make changes
48% felt happy with their results
3% felt no different

Screening Process

90% indicated that the Screening process was Excellent
81% indicated that the explanation of the screening result was Excellent
74% indicated that the information on CVD was Excellent
81% indicated that the Session was Excellent

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