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dc.contributor.authorSmith, SGen_US
dc.contributor.authorRaine, Ren_US
dc.contributor.authorObichere, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorWolf, MSen_US
dc.contributor.authorWardle, Jen_US
dc.contributor.authorvon Wagner, Cen_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-18T14:30:58Z
dc.date.issued2015-01-01en_US
dc.identifier.issn0160-7715en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://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.sponsorshipThis 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.extent261 - 272en_US
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Behavioral Medicineen_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.titleThe effect of a supplementary (‘gist-based’) information leaflet on colorectal cancer knowledge and screening intention: a randomized controlled trialen_US
dc.typeArticle
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10865-014-9596-zen_US
pubs.issue2en_US
pubs.notesNo embargoen_US
pubs.publication-statusPublisheden_US
pubs.volume38en_US


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