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Factors influencing the decision to use state-funded healthy lifestyle centres in a low-income setting: a qualitative study from Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.author Herath, T.
dc.contributor.author Perera, M.
dc.contributor.author Kasturiratne, A.
dc.date.accessioned 2023-07-17T10:11:30Z
dc.date.available 2023-07-17T10:11:30Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.citation BMJ Open.2023;13(7):e067464. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 2044-6055 (Electronic)
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/26453
dc.description Indexed in MEDLINE en
dc.description.abstract OBJECTIVE: Healthy lifestyle centres (HLCs) in Sri Lanka provide screening and lifestyle modification services targeting major non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Even though the service is highly accessible and affordable, HLCs are underused by its target population (adults >35 years). We aimed to explore the factors that influence the decision-making process of utilisation of HLCs in Sri Lanka. SETTING: Two districts (Gampaha and Kalutara) from the highest populous province (Western) located adjacent to the capital district of Sri Lanka. PARTICIPANTS: Nine service providers, 37 HLC clients and 52 community participants were selected using judgemental, convenient and purposive sampling methods. Theoretical sampling method was used to decide the sample size for each category. METHOD: A qualitative study design based on constructivist grounded theory was used. Data collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions during January to July 2019 and were analysed using the constant comparison method. RESULTS: The decision-making process of utilisation of HLCs was found to be a chain of outcomes with three main steps, such as: intention, readiness and utilisation. Awareness of HLCs, positive attitudes on health, intrinsic or extrinsic motivators, positive attitudes on NCDs and screening were internal factors with a positive influence on intention. Readiness was positively influenced by positive characteristics of the HLCs. It was negatively influenced by negative attitudes on staff and services of HLCs and negative past experiences related to services in state healthcare institutions and HLCs, service provider-related barriers and employment-related barriers. Family-related factors, social support and norms influenced both intention and readiness, either positively or negatively. CONCLUSION: The decision-making process of utilisation of HLCs links with factors originating from internal, family, service provider and societal levels. Thus, a multifactorial approach that addresses all these levels is needed to improve the utilisation of HLCs in Sri Lanka. en_US
dc.language.iso en_US en_US
dc.publisher BMJ Publishing Group en_US
dc.subject Lifestyle en_US
dc.title Factors influencing the decision to use state-funded healthy lifestyle centres in a low-income setting: a qualitative study from Sri Lanka en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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