1. Results of Questionnaire CULTURAL CENTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KOROPI GREECE

2. QUESTIONNAIRE DATA z100 questionnaires were analyzed. zThose were completed in the broader area of the Municipality of Koropi. zGENDER of RESPONDENTS z78 women and 22 men.

3. General Information zAGE z18-25: 10% z26-40: 35% z41-55: 45% z56-65: 9% zOlder: 1% zEDUCATION zPrimary: 2% zMiddle: 12% zHigh School: 53% zUniversity: 23% zVocational:6% zOther: 4% zOCCUPATION zstudent: 15% zemployer: 51% zunemployed: 3% zself-employed: 20% zpensioner: 11%

4. Q1: MEANING OF HEALTH Not ill: 89Mental health: 1 Well being: 9Not depend: 1

5. Q2: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE zNot all participants answered this question. Of the 64 completed questionnaires, main concepts mentioned were: zNutrition (58) zExercise (42) zMental Health (13) zLove & acceptance from family/friends (7)

6. Q3: CONCEPTS OF HEALTH

7. Q4: INTEREST IN…

8. Q5: INFO ABOUT HEALTH

9. Q6: FIELDS OF INTEREST

10. Q7: HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS

11. Q8: ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS

12. Q9: PARTICIPATION

13. Q10: PREFERENCE FOR ORGANISING INSTITUTIONS

14. Q11: REASONS FOR DIFICULTY TO PARTICIPATE

15. Q12: USEFUL TRAINING

16. Q13: PREFERRED METHODS

17. CONCLUSIONS 1 zRespondents have a traditional / medical approach to concept of health. zA significant percentage however, describes healthy lifestyle in a way that is closer to the concept of health as well- being, agrees that health is influenced by our choices and understand the importance of daily care.

18. CONCLUSIONS 2 zBut overall, respondents seem to adopt a rather passive approach to health care, many expect to be educated by medical staff and rely on traditional/conventional educational methods. zAt the same time they seem to be over- confident of their knowledge, although they do not participate in relevant events, because ‘there’s no free time’.

19. CONCLUSIONS 3 zInfluence of cultural factors / socially established habits was also obvious (e.g. smoking, belief in traditional medicine) although it is also obvious that current trends / alternative approaches are present (e.g. healthy environment, emotional fitness). zFinally, they emphasized the role of the cultural center and the municipality, something expected as all respondents were residents of the local community.

20. GENERAL CONCLUSION zThere is a long way to go for a substantial change in attitudes. zMore information needs to be available concerning basic concepts. zInnovative and non-traditional methods need to be clearly explained to target population and be linked with established knowledge as well as with future benefits.