Abstract
Purpose: This study sought to elucidate the reasons why a specific health guidance system is not used by some individuals.
Method: Ten individuals living in an unnamed town were questioned using semi-structured interviews as to why they had not used the specific health guidance system. Three questions were asked regarding the reasons for nonuse, and the interviews were qualitatively analyzed using the KJ method.
Results: Three factors that constituted reasons for not using the specific health guidance system were clarified: “presence of ‘territory, me,’” “things other than ‘good health’ are important to me,” and “I hope that the activity is provided to people who need it without limiting it to myself.” The factor “presence of ‘territory, me’” represents the right to self-determination with regard to health matters and provides support to the other factors as their basis. In addition, these people generally recognize that good health is a condition in which people may live their everyday lives without difficulty, and such views regarding health formed the basis of the factors. The 3 factors influenced each other, thereby reinforcing the reasons for not using the specific health guidance system.
Conclusion: The provision of support with consideration of the health-related views of people not using specific health guidance might be important for solving the problem of nonuse.
