Barriers and facilitators of implementing cardiovascular health assessment in children and adolescents in primary care settings in Malaysia: a qualitative study
Carmen Jia Wen Chuah, Hooi Min Lim, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Chirk Jenn Ng, Wen Ting Tong, Wooi Hang Tan, Bee Kiau Ho, Yin Hui Leong, Neusa Jessen, Shailaja Patil, Darwin R Labarthe · 2026
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Chuah and co-authors asked what helps or blocks heart-health screening for children in Malaysian primary care clinics. Their 2026 qualitative study drew on interviews and group discussions with 51 people, including policymakers, clinic staff, teenagers, and parents.
Barriers appeared at every level: clinics lacked staff time, child-specific training, and money for tests such as cholesterol and glucose checks. Parents often saw little need to screen a child who seemed well, and teenagers struggled to answer questions on diet, sleep, and exercise. On the positive side, staff said the checks were simple to run and could build on existing school and adolescent health programs. Two coders working independently reached 93.1% agreement on shared transcripts, which supports the reliability of the coding.
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| CREATOR | Carmen Jia Wen Chuah, Hooi Min Lim, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Chirk Jenn Ng, Wen Ting Tong, Wooi Hang Tan, Bee Kiau Ho, Yin Hui Leong, Neusa Jessen, Shailaja Patil, Darwin R Labarthe |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 54 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |