Psychosocial effects of screening for disease prevention and detection / edited by Robert T. Croyle.
Psychosocial effects of screening for disease prevention and detection / edited by Robert T. Croyle.
Psychosocial effects of screening for disease prevention and detection / edited by Robert T. Croyle.
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Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.
Date
1995.
Call Numbers
N155.916/22
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Language
English
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Physical content
218 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction / Robert T. Croyle -- 2. Psychological Impact of Genetic Testing / Robert T. Croyle and Caryn Lerman -- 3. Psychosocial Impact of Cholesterol Screening and Management / Karen Glanz and Mary Beth Gilboy -- 4. Psychosocial Impact of Cancer Screening / Caryn Lerman and Barbara K. Rimer...
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Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 1995.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1995.
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Summary
"As screening programs for HIV, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, genetic abnormalities, and other risk factors continue to proliferate, difficult questions are continually raised concerning the psychological and behavioral effects on the participants. While advocates argue that risk notification provides the impetus for individuals to improve...
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Psychosocial effects of screening for disease prevention and detection / edited by Robert T. Croyle.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N155.916/22
Record Identifier
74VMlOpDNvwd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMlOpDNvwd
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ISBN
0195075560 (alk. paper)
9780195075564 (alk. paper)
DDC
155.916
MMS ID
991003302899702626
