More than half of Ukrainians do not undergo medical examinations - survey
Kyiv • UNN
A Viber survey showed that 56% of Ukrainians visit doctors only when needed, and only 20% renew vaccinations. Most were vaccinated against COVID-19 or in childhood.
More than half of Ukrainians consult doctors only when needed, and only 20% of them renew their vaccinations, according to a survey by Rakuten Viber Ukraine, writes UNN.
Details
The results of a survey conducted before World Health Day (April 7) showed that 56% of Ukrainians do not undergo check-ups and consult doctors only when needed. At the same time, 19% undergo preventive check-ups every year or more often, and another 12% try to undergo them once a year, but it does not always work out.
When asked whether they get regular vaccinations, only 20% of respondents answered that they renew their vaccinations: 11% of them renew all of them, and 7% renew them selectively. 38% were last vaccinated against COVID-19, and another 26% were last vaccinated in childhood. 16% of Ukrainians answered that they do not get vaccinated at all, and 2% that they were vaccinated only against the flu.
Reference
The survey was conducted anonymously among 40,000 users in the official Rakuten Viber Ukraine channel. Research methodology - anonymous online survey, n>39 000. The key age group is 34-45 years, more than 50% of respondents are under 45.