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ArticleBMC public health2016

Quantitative evaluation of an information leaflet to increase prompt help-seeking for gynaecological cancer symptoms.

Melanie Morris, Claire Friedemann Smith, Emily Boxell, Jane Wardle, Alice Simon, Jo Waller

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Promoting prompt help-seeking for symptoms - assessing the impact of a gynaecological cancer leaflet on presentations to primary care: a record-based randomised control trial.BMC public health · 2018
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Active Integration of Patients into Infection Control, as perceived by Health Care Professionals: Results of the AHOI Pilot Study.Infection and drug resistance · 2020
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Readability assessment of package leaflets of biosimilars.BMJ open · 2019
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Melanie MorrisHealth Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.

Claire Friedemann SmithHealth Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.

Emily BoxellHealth Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.

Jane WardleHealth Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.

Alice SimonHealth Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK.

Jo WallerHealth Behaviour Research Centre, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HB, UK. j.waller@ucl.ac.uk.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundProvision of written information may improve awareness of cancer symptoms and encourage timely presentation in primary care. This study assessed changes in symptom knowledge, perceived barriers to help-seeking, anxiety and intention to seek help, following exposure to a leaflet to raise awareness of gynaecological cancer symptoms.

methodsWomen (N = 484) completed questionnaires before and after reading the leaflet. The primary outcome was change in anticipated time to help-seeking for 12 symptoms. Changes in symptom knowledge, barriers and anxiety, and their association with prompt help-seeking were evaluated using Wilcoxon signed rank tests and logistic regression analyses.

resultsAfter reading the leaflet, symptom knowledge increased (p < 0.001), and perceived barriers (p < 0.001) and anxiety (p = 0.008) decreased. The number of symptoms for which women anticipated seeking help promptly increased (p < 0.001). Changes in knowledge (OR 4.21, 95 % CI 1.95-9.13) and perceived barriers (OR 4.60, 95 % CI 1.91-11.04) were independently associated with increased help-seeking.

conclusionIncreased symptom knowledge and lowered perceived barriers were related to increased prompt anticipated help-seeking. This occurred without an increase in anxiety. This intervention is effective in altering knowledge, beliefs and help-seeking intentions for gynaecological cancer symptoms, at least in the short-term, and should be trialled in primary care.

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Early DiagnosisPamphletsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Education as TopicSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited KingdomYoung AdultAnxietyBarriersEarly diagnosisGynaecological cancerHelp-seekingKnowledgeLeaflet

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PMID27142652

DOI10.1186/s12889-016-3032-y

PMCPMC4855769

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