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Breast Cancer
Study finds fear scale specific to breast cancer is a valid tool
January 13th, 2005
Statistical analyses indicate a fear scale that is specific to breast cancer is a valid psychometric tool. "Fear of breast cancer has been inversely associated with participation in screening. However, investigators have generally used only one item or global scales to measure fear," said V.L. Champion and colleagues. Champion's group tested the breast cancer fear scale for validity and reliability using data from a large study involving mammography adherence, they said. "Construct validity was verified through factor analysis and regression analysis predicting mammography. All items loaded on a single factor and theoretical...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-01-13)
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