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Background: The free health check program is a government preventive measure to improve early detection of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). However, community participation in this program varies, and research specifically examining factors influencing participation in thefree health check program at the community health center level is limited.Purpose:To analyze the level of community participation in the free health check program at the community health center level.Method:This study used a cross-sectional design involving 100 respondents selected through stratified proportional random sampling. The instrument, a closed-ended questionnaire, was developed by the researcher and tested for validity (corrected item-total correlation > 0.30) and reliability (Cronbach's alpha: knowledge = 0.81; attitude = 0.86; social support = 0.79). Data analysis was performed using the chi-square test.Results:A total of 62% of respondents participated in the free health check program. There was no significant relationship between knowledge (p = 0.992) and attitude (p = 0.410) and community participation. Social support was significantly associated with participation (p = 0.034). Respondents who received social support were 2.43times more likely to participate in the program than those without support (POR = 2.428; 95% CI: 1.062–5.552).Conclusion:Social support was the most important determinant of community participation in the CKG program, while knowledge and attitudes did not significantly influence it. This indicates that social dynamics play a more dominant role in shaping preventive health behaviors. Therefore, community health centers need to strengthen community involvement, increase family participation, and empower health cadres to increase participation in preventive health programs.
Keywords: Attitudes; Community Participation;Free Health Checks;Knowledge;Social Support.
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