dc.contributor.author | Smith, SG | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Raine, R | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Obichere, A | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Wolf, MS | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Wardle, J | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | von Wagner, C | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-05-18T14:30:58Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015-01-01 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 0160-7715 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/12408 | |
dc.description.abstract | © 2014, The Author(s). Guided by Fuzzy Trace Theory, this study examined the impact of a ‘Gist-based’ leaflet on colorectal cancer screening knowledge and intentions; and tested the interaction with participants’ numerical ability. Adults aged 45–59 years from four UK general practices were randomly assigned to receive standard information (‘The Facts’, n = 2,216) versus standard information plus ‘The Gist’ leaflet (Gist + Facts, n = 2,236). Questionnaires were returned by 964/4,452 individuals (22 %). 82 % of respondents reported having read the information, but those with poor numeracy were less likely (74 vs. 88 %, p < .001). The ‘Gist + Facts’ group were more likely to reach the criterion for adequate knowledge (95 vs. 91 %; p < .01), but this was not moderated by numeracy. Most respondents (98 %) intended to participate in screening, with no group differences and no interaction with numeracy. The improved levels of knowledge and self-reported reading suggest ‘The Gist’ leaflet may increase engagement with colorectal cancer screening, but ceiling effects reduced the likelihood that screening intentions would be affected. | en_US |
dc.description.sponsorship | This paper summarizes independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Programme Grants for Applied Research Programme (Grant Reference Number (RP-PG-0609-10106). | en_US |
dc.format.extent | 261 - 272 | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of Behavioral Medicine | en_US |
dc.rights | © The Author(s) 2014. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits any use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and the source are credited. | |
dc.title | The effect of a supplementary (‘gist-based’) information leaflet on colorectal cancer knowledge and screening intention: a randomized controlled trial | en_US |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1007/s10865-014-9596-z | en_US |
pubs.issue | 2 | en_US |
pubs.notes | No embargo | en_US |
pubs.publication-status | Published | en_US |
pubs.volume | 38 | en_US |