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Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1/2014

01.08.2014 | Original Article

Disgusted, Embarrassed, Annoyed: Affective Associations Relate to Uptake of Colonoscopy Screening

verfasst von: Marc T. Kiviniemi, PhD, Lina Jandorf, MA, Deborah O. Erwin, PhD

Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Uptake of colorectal cancer screening is lower than desired. Screening decision making research has traditionally focused on benefits and barriers to screening. This study examines the relation of affective associations with screening (feelings and emotions associated with screening) to colonoscopy screening uptake.

Methods

Participants were 103 African American community adults. Participants completed a structured interview assessing perceived benefits of and barriers to colonoscopy screening, affective associations with colonoscopy, colonoscopy screening behavior, and intentions for future screening.

Results

Higher positive and lower negative affective associations with screening were both significant predictors of colonoscopy uptake. Affective associations fully mediated the relation of perceived benefits and barriers to screening uptake. Affective associations were associated with intentions for future screening.

Conclusions

Incorporation of affective associations into models of screening decision making and intervention approaches to address screening compliance has utility for advancing our understanding of screening adherence as well as increasing screening rates.
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Metadaten
Titel
Disgusted, Embarrassed, Annoyed: Affective Associations Relate to Uptake of Colonoscopy Screening
verfasst von
Marc T. Kiviniemi, PhD
Lina Jandorf, MA
Deborah O. Erwin, PhD
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-013-9580-9

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