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Comparing Perceptions and Decisional Conflict Towards Participation in Cancer Clinical Trials Among African American Patients Who Have and Have Not Participated

View the Article Abstract: Despite efforts to increase the diversity of cancer clinical trial participants, African Americans are still underrepresented. While perceptions of participation have…

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“Take Charge, Get Cured”: Pilot testing a targeted mHealth treatment decision support tool for methadone patients with hepatitis C virus for acceptability and promise of efficacy

View the Article Highlights: An mHealth tool for HCV+ methadone patients is feasible, acceptable and effective in affecting decisions about treatment. The tool is equivalent…

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Prospective assessment of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy decision-making in women with average risk: An application of perceptual mapping

View the Article Abstract: Women with early-stage unilateral breast cancer and no familial or genetic risk factors are increasingly electing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM), despite…

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Using theory and user‐centered design in digital health: The development of the mychoice communication tool to prepare patients and improve informed decision making regarding clinical trial participation

View the Article Abstract:   Objective Designing salient digital health interventions requires theoretically‐based formative research and user‐center design with stakeholder input throughout impacting content and…

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Cyberbullying, Mental Health, and Violence in Adolescents and Associations With Sex and Race: Data From the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey

View the Article Abstract: Background. Cyberbullying is a serious issue among adolescents, but little is known about how demographics are associated with mental health conditions…

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Digital literacy linked to engagement and psychological benefits among breast cancer survivors in internet-based peer support groups

View the Article Abstract: Objective. Internet‐based peer support groups (ISGs) represent an innovative, scalable approach to addressing information and support needs of cancer survivors. However,…

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Understanding Parents’ Perceptions of School-Based BMI Screening and BMI Report Cards Using Perceptual Mapping: Implications for School Nurses

View the Article Abstract: Half of U.S. states measure students’ body mass index (BMI), with many communicating that information to parents through a “BMI report…

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