| Does cholesterol screening result in negative labeling effects? Results of the Massachusetts Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Project. | |
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PMID: 1789817 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Several previous studies that looked at the effects of labeling individuals as hypertensive found increases in psychosocial distress, diminished feelings of well-being, or absenteeism. Other studies found no such effects. Thus far, similar studies relating to labeling for high blood cholesterol levels have not been published. The Massachusetts Model Systems for Blood Cholesterol Screening Project investigated whether labeling effects occurred as a result of the community-based screening, education, and referral programs it conducted in Worcester and Lowell. Nine questions concerning perceptions of physical and psychological well-being were asked on a questionnaire given to screening participants. The same questions were asked as part of a follow-up questionnaire given to all individuals identified as having high blood cholesterol levels at one of the screenings. Comparison of the baseline and follow-up results did not demonstrate significant overall negative effects among any age, sex, racial, income, or educational groups. On the contrary, responses to many of the questions revealed small but statistically significant improvements in perceptions of physical and psychological well-being. The absence of negative labeling effects may be attributable to the positive, supportive approach to participant counseling taken by the project. |
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Authors:
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S Havas; J Reisman; L Hsu; L Koumjian |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of internal medicine Volume: 151 ISSN: 0003-9926 ISO Abbreviation: Arch. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 1991 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-02-07 Completed Date: 1991-02-07 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372440 Medline TA: Arch Intern Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging / psychology Attitude to Health* Cholesterol / blood* Counseling / methods Educational Status Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Hypertension / psychology Male Mass Screening / methods, psychology* Massachusetts Middle Aged Questionnaires Self Concept |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01HL37832/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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57-88-5/Cholesterol |
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Comment In:
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Arch Intern Med. 1991 Nov;151(11):2313
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