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Voorlichting over bevolkingsonderzoek naar borstkanker: kenniskloof en persuasieve effecten

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Abstract

In a field-experiment the effects of health education on breast cancer screening for women aged 50 to 70 years were investigated. The women who had received health education had more knowledge about breast cancer screening, were more inclined to judge breast cancer screening as an effective means of cancer control, reported a higher self-efficacy in participating and were more inclined to participate in breast cancer screening. A knowledge gap effect was found between the lower and the higher educated segments of the target population. Fear of breast cancer did not interfere with the information acquisition process. Persuasive effects of the health education were independent of level of education and fear of breast cancer. Implications for health education on breast cancer screening are discussed.

How to Cite:

Boer, H., Seydel, E. & Taal, E., (1992) “Voorlichting over bevolkingsonderzoek naar borstkanker: kenniskloof en persuasieve effecten”, Massacommunicatie : Wetenschappelijk Kwartaaltijdschrift voor Communicatie en Informatie 20(4), 287–300.