[영문]BackgroundIndividuals who have periodic health examinations (“check-ups”) with physicians even if they feel well have higher rates of screening and other preventive services than individuals who only see physicians when ill. This study assessed whether individuals' beliefs about the advisability of periodic health examinations contribute to the likelihood that they receive recommended clinical preventive services.MethodsThis study used data from a 2002?2003 telephone survey of adults in 150 rural counties in 8 states of the U.S. southeast. Weighted Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to assess associations between attitudes towards periodic health examinations and the receipt of preventative services.ResultsOf the 4879 respondents, 37% were African American, and 43% had annual household incomes of less than