Understanding and predicting parental decisions about early childhood immunizations
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The influence of omission bias factors such as anticipated responsibility and regret variance on immunization decisions is examined. Probable benefits from antenatal decision aids that address omission bias and encourage decision making on a basis of scientific evidence are suggested.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2004
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The effect of nondirective questioning on women's decisions whether to undergo bone density screening: an experimental study
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Research indicates that decisions to partake in health screenings are influenced by the most accessible information available at the time of the decision. Studies were based on 90 women deciding whether to undergo bone density screening.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2000
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Applying a cognitive-behavioral model of health anxiety in a cancer genetics service
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A cognitive-behavioral model of health anxiety is used to evaluate the reactions to genetic counseling among the cancer patients. The sample is 218 cancer patients from United Kingdom. The study results are detailed.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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