How are multifactorial beliefs about the role of genetics and behavior in cancer causation associated with cancer risk cognitions and emotions in the US population?

Hamilton, Jada G.; Waters, Erika A.

doi:10.1002/pon.4563

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“…In contrast to Hamilton and Waters our model did not identify an association between the endorsement of multifactorial causal beliefs and worry about environmental exposures (Hamilton and Waters, 2018). A few differences between past findings and the current model may shed light on this discrepancy.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Prior studies have found similar associations (Hamilton and Waters, 2018). These studies noted that perceived risk of developing cancer is a multidimensional construct (Hamilton and Lobel, 2012; Hamilton and Waters, 2018), and that different aspects of perceived risk can have varying associations with attitudes, emotions, and behavioral intentions (Dillard et al, 2012; Hamilton and Waters, 2018; Lipkus and Klein, 2006; Lipkus et al, 2004; Zajac et al, 2006). In our model, perceived risk of developing cancer was measured with a single item reflecting perceptions of absolute risk.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…This finding is consistent with past work demonstrating that individuals’ multifactorial causal beliefs are associated with their perceptions of specific coping strategies to reduce cancer risk. For example, understanding that there are multiple risk factors may lead an individual to recognize that multiple strategies can exist for preventing cancer (Hamilton and Waters, 2018; Marteau and Weinman, 2006; Senior and Marteau, 2007).…”

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“…A few differences between past findings and the current model may shed light on this discrepancy. First, this prior research assessed a broader set of environmental exposures and sub-divided worry about these environmental exposures into ingested exposures or emanating exposures, using multiple items for each construct (Hamilton and Waters, 2018). Our current model combines different types of environmental exposures.…”

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“…mammograms, colorectal cancer screening) (Waters et al, 2014). Multifactorial causal beliefs about disease causation may also support cognitive and affective variables that are precursors to adopting health behaviors, such as how individuals perceive their cancer risk (overall or relative to others in their age group), assess the preventability of cancer, and worry about specific risk factors (Hamilton and Waters, 2018). The precise mechanisms through which multifactorial causal beliefs arise are not clear (Moser et al, 2014; Waters et al, 2014).…”

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Multifactorial causal beliefs and colorectal cancer screening: A structural equation modeling investigation

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We tested a conceptual model that describes the relationship between individuals’ understanding of the multifactorial nature of cancer and their self-reported colorectal cancer screening. We collected cross-sectional survey data from 205 men and women age 50–75. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The proposed model had reasonable fit (RMSEA = 0.09, CFI = 0.65). Multifactorial causal beliefs were associated with cancer risk perceptions (β = 0.16, p = 0.019) and more optimistic cancer cognitions (β = 0.17, p = 0.013). However, these constructs were not associated with colorectal cancer screening ( p’s > 0.05). Further testing could reveal whether this model can be applied to other cancer-related health behaviors including lifestyle changes and genetic testing.

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Predictors of genetic beliefs toward cancer risk perceptions among adults in the United States: Implications for prevention or early detection

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Caplan

et al. 2020

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The objective of this study is to assess predictors of genetic beliefs toward cancer risk perceptions among adults, aged 18 years and over, in the United States (US). Data were obtained from the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Health Information National Trends Survey 2014 (HINTS) 4 Cycle 4. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess factors associated with an individual's beliefs about genetic and cancer risk perceptions. The results showed that African Americans, Non‐White Hispanics, Non‐Hispanic Asians, individuals with a high school education or less, and annual household incomes less than $20,000 and do not believe that health behaviors play some role in determining whether a person will develop cancer was significantly less likely to report that genetics plays at least some role in whether a person will develop cancer. Findings of this study provide an opportunity for genetic counselors to address beliefs about genetics and cancer risk perceptions among minority populations and promote health equity.

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The effect of prophylactic rewarming on postoperative nausea and vomiting among patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy: a prospective randomized clinical study

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BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication from general anesthesia that impacts on postoperative recovery. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate prophylactic rewarming following general anesthesia, so as to decrease the incidence of PONV among patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective randomized clinical study at a hospital in China. METHODS: Sixty-two patients were randomly assigned into two groups. The forced air warming (FAW) group received pre-warmed Ringer's solution with FAW until the end of surgery. The control group received Ringer's solution without FAW. The pre-warmed Ringer's solution was stored in a cabinet set at 40 °C. The FAW tube was placed beside the patient's shoulder with a temperature of 43 °C. RESULTS: Sixty patients completed the study. The FAW group showed significant differences versus the controls regarding temperature. At 6, 24 and 48 hours postoperatively, the incidences of PONV were 53.3%, 6.7% and 3.3% in the FAW group versus 63.3%, 30% and 3.3% in the controls. VAS scores were significantly lower in the FAW group than in the controls at 24 hours (P= 0.035). Forty-item questionnaire total scores in the FAW group were significantly higher than in the controls. The physical independence and pain scores at 24 hours and emotional support and pain scores at 48 hours in the FAW group were higher than in the controls (P < 0.05). There was no difference in hemodynamics or demographics between the two groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Prophylactic rewarming relieved PONV and improved the quality of postoperative recovery. CHINESE CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTER (ChiCTR): ChiCTR-IOR-17012901.

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How are multifactorial beliefs about the role of genetics and behavior in cancer causation associated with cancer risk cognitions and emotions in the US population?

Abstract: Holding multifactorial causal beliefs about cancer are associated with a constellation of risk perceptions, health cognitions, and affect that may motivate cancer prevention and detection behavior.

Cited by 4 publications

References 36 publications

Multifactorial causal beliefs and colorectal cancer screening: A structural equation modeling investigation

Multifactorial causal beliefs and colorectal cancer screening: A structural equation modeling investigation

Predictors of genetic beliefs toward cancer risk perceptions among adults in the United States: Implications for prevention or early detection

The effect of prophylactic rewarming on postoperative nausea and vomiting among patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy: a prospective randomized clinical study

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