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Table 1 Overview of objectives and methods of the original studies and data used in current study

From: Exploring strategies to reach individuals of Turkish and Moroccan origin for health checks and lifestyle advice: a mixed-methods study

 

Original study objective

Original study population

Data collection

Recruitment strategy

Data included in secondary analysis

Relevant topics for secondary analysis

Quantitative study

To get insight into knowledge and perceptions of adults of Turkish and Moroccan origin regarding cardiovascular diseases and its risk factors, and their preferences in order to reach them with health communication.

Individuals of Turkish and Moroccan origin (18 years and older)

Web-based questionnaire

Via TNS NIPObase (database for market research)

310 respondents, aged 45 and older:

• 167 Turks

• 143 Moroccans

Health check:

• by whom?

• where?

CVD information:

• by whom?

• preferred way?

• preferred language?

Face-to-face interviews, using a structured questionnaire

Via research assistants in own network

Qualitative study I

To explore determinants influencing vulnerable groups regarding (non-) participation in the Dutch two-stage cardiometabolic health check, comprising a health risk assessment and prevention consultations for high-risk individuals.

Non-Western immigrants and Dutch individuals with low socioeconomic status

(45–70 years old)

Focus groups, using a semi-structured interview guide

Via key persons within the community, e.g. educational coordinators or employees of cultural/community organisations

4 focus groups:

• 2 Turkish groups

• 2 Moroccan groups

Health check:

• by whom?

• where?

• preferred language?

Adult children of the non-Western immigrants

(18–45 years old)

Focus groups, using a semi-structured interview guide

5 focus groups:

• 3 Turkish groups

• 2 Moroccan groups

Qualitative study II

To explore factors that play a key role in the uptake and maintenance of behavioural changes in individuals from non-western immigrant populations with a high risk for cardiometabolic disease. Furthermore to get insight in what kind of support is needed to increase the uptake and maintenance of healthy behaviours.

Non-Western immigrants at risk for cardio-metabolic diseases

(45–70 years old)

Face-to-face interviews, using a semi-structured interview guide

Via their GP

4 face-to-face interviews:

• 2 Turks

• 2 Moroccans

Lifestyle advice:

• by whom?

• preferred way?

• preferred language?

Adult children of the non-Western immigrants

(18–45 years old)

Focus groups, using a semi-structured interview guide

Via community workers and neighbourhood centres

3 focus groups:

• 1 Turkish group

• 2 Moroccan groups

Qualitative study III

To explore perceptions on healthy eating and physical activity of individuals with lower socioeconomic status of different ethnic origin, in order to identify opportunities to make a lifestyle intervention more applicable to the target groups’ realities.

Individuals of Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch origin with low socioeconomic status

(45 years and older)

Focus groups, using a semi-structured interview guide

Via local community workers, chairmen of mosques and persons of the target population

10 focus groups:

• 6 Turkish groups

• 4 Moroccan groups

Lifestyle advice:

• by whom?

• preferred way?

• preferred language?