Gender differences in factors influencing intention to undergo cardiovascular disease health checks: A cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: Cheong, Ai Theng, Tong, Seng Fah, Chinna, Karuthan, Khoo, Ee Ming, Liew, Su May
• Format: Article
• Published: Public Library of Science 2020
• Subjects: Q Science (General); T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/31715/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background Undergo a health check for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an important strategy to improve cardiovascular (CV) health. Men are reported to be less likely to undergo cardiovascular disease (CVD) health check than women. Gender difference could be one of the factors influencing health seek...