Is attendance at an ovarian cancer screening clinic a worry-reducing event? Findings from pre- to post-screening

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• 作者：Joshua L. Ruberg^a ; ^c ; ^e ; ^f ; ^{joshua.ruberg@va.gov} ; C. William Helm^a ; ^c ; ¹ ; Benjamin I. Felleman^e ; Jane E. Helm^a ; ^c ; Jamie L. Studts^a ; ^b ; ^c ; ^d
• 关键词：Cancer worry ; Cancer screening ; Ovarian cancer ; Early detection ; Anxiety
• 刊名：Gynecologic Oncology
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：144
• 期：2
• 页码：363-368
• 全文大小：370 K
• 卷排序：144

文摘

Worry was assessed before, during, and after an annual cancer screening visit. Worry about cancer was highest in the weeks prior to screening. Mere attendance at ovarian screening clinic seems to be a worry-reducing event. Psychological reactions to screening results vary depending on assessment method.