Women's beliefs about the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and biases in recall of premenstrual changes
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Research presented concerns the beliefs surrounding premenstrual syndrome, and how women may be biased in their recollection of premenstrual changes based on cultural stereotypes, in contrast to their actual experiences. Topics addressed include women's understanding of the menstrual cycle, and the symptomatology of premenstrual syndrome.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2001
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Dissemination research and research dissemination: How can we close the gap?
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A venue is provided to highlight exemplary dissemination research efforts while also identifying limitations in research to date and framing important future research questions. A resource for investigators interested in dissemination research is established with relevance to health psychology.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2005
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Optimism, perceived risk of breast cancer, and cancer worry among a community-based sample of women
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A study was conducted to examine the relationship between optimism, perceived risk of breast cancer, and cancer among a community-based sample of 1,366 women. Results indicate that optimism relates directly and indirectly to cancer worry, through a sense of perceived risk.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2004
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