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Innovative tools and strategies such as the use of AI-based technology are needed to improve inclusivity, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of screening processes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to assess users\u2019 perceptions of the usability and acceptance of the social robot \u201cFurhat\u201d for cardiometabolic risk assessment within a socioeconomically disadvantaged community in Uppsala, Sweden.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n In this qualitative study, 13 semistructured interviews were conducted with participants living in socially disadvantaged areas within Uppsala, after they completed a CMD risk assessment delivered by the social robot. The study was conducted in one of the socioeconomically disadvantaged areas in Uppsala from October 19 to 26, 2023. Participants were purposefully sampled at different community events via phone or on the street to achieve the desired variation regarding personal characteristics such as age, gender, or area of living. The used interview guide for this study consisted of questions regarding the demographics, participants\u2019 experiences with the robot screening, and suggestions for improvements. A framework analysis approach was applied to the data.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Two themes were developed. The first theme\n Self-versus-others: a matter of perception, norms, and assumptions<\/jats:italic>\n includes participants\u2019 perceptions of who would use the robot and why, if it was installed in the community. Participants perceived older individuals, immigrants, and, in some instances, women to be less interested in the robot screening or as having a harder time participating in it. However, there were between-group variations, especially among men and women, with participants often discounting opinions ascribed to their group by others. The second theme\n The robot is good, but humans are better<\/jats:italic>\n captures participants\u2019 actual experiences of the interaction with the social robot once they have started the interaction. Although participants enjoyed the interaction with the robot, perceived it as nonjudgmental, and would recommend it to others, most would prefer conducting the screening with a human. Two major contributors for this preference were language barriers experienced during the robot-participant interaction, as well as their wish for more interactive, emotionally responsive, and communicative features of the robot.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study provides insights into users\u2019 perceptions of the usability and acceptance of a social robot for risk assessment in a community context, which can help inform the further development of this technology for health screening in a community context. 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