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Psychological and social characteristics of attenders for breast screening

R. Glynn Owens Sub-department of Clinical Psychology, New Medical School, University of Liverpool, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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J. Daly Sub-department of Clinical Psychology, New Medical School, University of Liverpool, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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K. Heron Sub-department of Clinical Psychology, New Medical School, University of Liverpool, P.O. Box 147, Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK
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S. J. Leinster Department of Surgery, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, UK
Pages 303-313 | Received 17 Jun 1987, Published online: 19 Dec 2007

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Guitta Saidi, Stephen Sutton & Graham Bickler. (1998) A predictive study of reasons for attendance and non-attendance at a breast screening programme. Psychology & Health 13:1, pages 23-33.
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Adekemi OlowokereAdenike Onibokun & Omolola Irinoye. (2012) Women's health beliefs and breast cancer screening practices in Nigeria. African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 6:2, pages 91-97.
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Julie Fish & Sue Wilkinson. (2016) Explaining lesbians' practice of breast self-examination: Results from a UK survey of lesbian health. Health Education Journal 62:4, pages 304-315.
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C Foster, D G R Evans, R Eeles, D Eccles, S Ashley, L Brooks, R Davidson, J Mackay, P J Morrison & M Watson. (2002) Predictive testing for BRCA1/2: attributes, risk perception and management in a multi-centre clinical cohort. British Journal of Cancer 86:8, pages 1209-1216.
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Constance H.C. Drossaert, Henk Boer & Erwin R. Seydel. (1996) Health education to improve repeat participation in the Dutch breast cancer screening programme: evaluation of a leaflet tailored to previous participants. Patient Education and Counseling 28:2, pages 121-131.
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S. Michie, M. Johnston, A. Cockcroft, C. Ellinghouse & C. Gooch. (2006) Methods and impact of health screening for hospital staff. Journal of Organizational Behavior 16:1, pages 85-92.
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S Sutton, G Bickler, J Sancho-Aldridge & G Saidi. (1994) Prospective study of predictors of attendance for breast screening in inner London.. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health 48:1, pages 65-73.
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Richard L. Spoth & Sue M. Conroy. (2008) Survey of Prevention‐Relevant Beliefs and Efforts to Enhance Parenting Skills Among Rural Parents. The Journal of Rural Health 9:3, pages 227-239.
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Karen Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, Caryn Lerman & Patricia McGovern Gorchov. (2016) Factors Influencing Acceptance of Mammography: Implications for Enhancing Worksite Cancer Control. American Journal of Health Promotion 7:1, pages 28-36.
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C Jepson, L G Kessler, B Portnoy & T Gibbs. (1991) Black-white differences in cancer prevention knowledge and behavior.. American Journal of Public Health 81:4, pages 501-504.
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Les Irwig, Jill Cockburn, Deborah Turnbull, Judy M. Simpson, Philip Mock & Martin Tattersall. (2010) Women's perceptions of screening mammography. Australian Journal of Public Health 15:1, pages 24-32.
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D R Fish & M L E Espir. (1988) Malaria prophylaxis and epilepsy:Authors' reply. BMJ 297:6658, pages 1267-1267.
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L. Fallowfield. (1988) Controversy over mammographic screening.. BMJ 297:6658, pages 1226-1227.
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