Beliefs about optimal age and screening frequency predict breast screening adherence in a prospective study of female relatives from the Ontario Site of the Breast Cancer Family Registry

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although few studies have linked cognitive variables with adherence to mammography screening in women with family histories of breast and/or ovarian cancer, research studies suggest cognitive phenomena can be powerful adherence predi...

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Main Authors: Ritvo Paul, Edwards Sarah A, Glendon Gord, Mirea Lucia, Knight Julia A, Andrulis Irene L, Chiarelli Anna M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/518