Published in Cancer Weekly, March 11th, 2008
Two different interventions did not significantly increase regular mammography screening in a large randomized study.
Behavioral interventions, such as personalized mailings, have been reported to increase one-time cancer screening. However, few studies have examined the impact of behavioral interventions on regular or on-going participation in screening exams.
Sally Vernon, Ph.D., of the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston and colleagues assigned 5,500 female veterans to one of three interventions designed to...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-03-11)
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