Impact of Risk Information on Perceived Colorectal Cancer Risk
A Randomized Trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4228945 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kathryn A Robb (0000-0002-1672-0411, University College London, UK,), Anne Miles (0000-0003-3122-9900, University College London, UK), John Campbell (0000-0002-6752-3493, Peninsula Medical School, UK), Philip Evans (0000-0002-5277-3545, St Leonard's Research Practice, UK), Jon Wardle (0000-0002-1691-593X), Jane Wardle (University College London, UK) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 744-753 |
| Publication date | 2008-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105308093858 |
| PMID | 18697887 |
| OpenAlex | W2127619250 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 33 |
The study sought to modify comparative optimism about colorectal cancer in a community sample using a method of providing risk information found to be effective in a laboratory setting. The 3185 adults from General Practice lists were randomized to three groups: (1) control-no information; (2) risk information leaflet; (3) risk and screening information leaflet. Significant comparative optimism and high numeric estimates of absolute risk were found. Risk factor information did not reduce optimistic beliefs nor modify estimates of risk. Interest in screening was high overall and not influenced by the information. Comparatively optimistic risk perceptions appear resistant to change in community settings
Cancer · Colorectal cancer · Computer security · Environmental health · Factor analysis of information risk · Information system · Optimism · Perception · Risk assessment · Risk factor · Risk management information systems · Risk perception · Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life · Computer Science · Empathy and Medical Education · Medicine · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychology · Internal Medicine · Management Information Systems · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,36 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2017 (6) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |