Perceived Risk of Cancer and Practice of Cancer Prevention Behaviors Among Employees in an Oncology Center
Preventive MedicinePublished 1 May 1994Open access
Kathy J. Helzlsouer, Dan Ford, Robert Hayward, Malinda A. Midzenski, Henry B. Perry
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SJR quartileQ1
SJR score1.79
SNIP1.34
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Perceived risk of developing cancer was significantly higher than in projected probabilities based on the incidence of cancer in the United States, and the practice of colon cancer screening was low.
Abstract
Perceived risk of developing cancer was significantly higher than in projected probabilities based on the incidence of cancer in the United States. Despite the high perceived risk of developing cancer, the practice of colon cancer screening was low. Factors other than perception of personal risk of cancer may be important in encouraging participation in screening programs.
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PsychologyMedicineHealth Professions