Adherence to Preventive Screening and Testing

When patients do not understand the purpose of the test and do not see a relationship between early diagnosis and a cure, they will often be unwilling to undergo preventive screening and testing. Communicating clearly to patients about the importance of prevention and explaining exactly how screening and testing can prevent more serious illness is important.

Sok Man Kwong speaks about the use of preventive services. | 750 KB Flash File Munty Pot speaks about the same topic. | 565 KB Flash File

Patients who have lived in the midst of violent conflict may have different perspectives on life and death. These perspectives may greatly affect their acceptance of the need for certain types of treatment or preventative measures.

Samuth Koam explains that the long-term effects of smoking seem like a very distant and unreal threat to a Cambodian who has witnessed the upheaval and casualties of a prolonged and devastating conflict. | 1.2 MB Flash File

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