Respondents cited various reasons for this: fear of medical tests, concerns about pain, costs, lack of time or not feeling the need for screening.
Additionally, only 42 percent of participants said they were “very sure” about which health screenings they needed. Many women also struggled to find relevant information, with 31 percent of Gen Z women saying it was difficult for them to find relevant health information.
About 63 percent of respondents said it was difficult to prioritize their health.
Women who talked to their doctors about screenings were more likely to actually make an appointment. But not everyone had that conversation.
The study also found that commitment to health checkups varied by race. Black women were more likely to say regular health checkups were important and were less likely to skip or postpone them. However, they were also less likely to have had a conversation with a medical professional about important checkups.
The findings could have serious health implications, a report on the research said. “Regular health checks play a crucial role in improving women’s health and well-being,” the research report said.
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