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Breast cancer risk perception and lifestyle behaviors among White and Black women with a family history of the disease.

Cancer nursing - 1 Jan 2000

Spector Denise, Mishel Merle, Skinner Celette Sugg, Deroo Lisa A, Vanriper Marcia, Sandler Dale P

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Although researchers have investigated the relationships between perceived risk and behavioral risk factors for breast cancer, few qualitative studies have addressed the meaning of risk and its impact on decision making regarding lifestyle behaviors. This qualitative study explored factors involved in the formulation of perceived breast cancer risk and associations between risk perception and lifestyle behaviors...

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PMID: 19444084
DOI: 10.1097/NCC.0b013e31819deab0
PMCID: PMC2814775

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