Facilitators for Routine Medical Checkups Use from the Perspective of Primary Care Providers: A qualitative study

Authors

  • Ali M. Alzahrani Department of Health Administration and Hospitals, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University
  • Baraa S. Quronfulah Health Promotion and Health Education Department, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University
  • Holly C. Felix Department of Health Policy and Management, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas, United States of America.
  • Asim A. Khogeer Research Department, The Strategic Planning Administration, General Directorate of Health Affairs of Makkah Region, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Medical Genetics Unit, Maternity & Children Hospital, Makkah Healthcare Cluster, Ministry of Health, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.4.10649

Keywords:

Facilitators, Routine Checkups, Routine Medical Checkups, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: To identify facilitators to routine medical checkups (RMCs) use among Saudi adults from the perspectives of primary care providers (PCPs).

Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study design was conducted at five primary health care centers (PHCs) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected between December 2020 and February 2021 using semi-structured interviews with 19 PCPs. Descriptive statistics were performed to characterize participants, and a direct content analysis was conducted to identify major themes.

Results: A number of factors were identified as facilitators for RMCs use among Saudi adults. Those facilitators were classified into three main themes related to patients, providers, and healthcare systems. Patients’ knowledge about the importance of RMCs and their awareness of the service availability were identified as key facilitators under patients-related theme. Providers’ knowledge, skills, and awareness of RMCs were identified as facilitators under provider-related themes. Lastly, improving the supply of providers and enhancing access were the facilitators identified under the healthcare system-related theme.

Conclusion: This study provided insights into the facilitators for RMCs use among Saudi adults from the perspective of PCPs. This could contribute to the knowledge and inform future research, policy, and decision-making related to increasing the use of RMCs among Saudis.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.4.10649

How to cite this: Ali M. Alzahrani, Baraa S. Quronfulah, Holly C. Felix, Asim A. Khogeer. Facilitators for Routine Medical Checkups Use from the Perspective of Primary Care Providers: A qualitative study. Pak J Med Sci. 2025;41(4):1023-1029.  doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.4.10649

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Published

2025-03-28

How to Cite

Alzahrani, A. M., Quronfulah, B. S., Felix, H. C., & Khogeer, A. A. (2025). Facilitators for Routine Medical Checkups Use from the Perspective of Primary Care Providers: A qualitative study. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 41(4), 1023–1029. https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.4.10649

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 4 (2025): April 2025

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Original Articles