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Psychosocial Predictors of Colorectal Cancer Screening Intention: An Experiment on the Invitation Letter
ConclusionsThe disgust associated with faecal matter is a critical factor in determining CRC screening attendance, and it should be acknowledged as such in public policies. Until new screening tests avoiding the activation of this emotional reaction are concretely available, public campaigns should improve CRC screening participation by boosting both positive attitudes towards screening and patients ’ perceived behavioural control. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - December 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Greater Social Isolation and Social Constraints Prior to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Are Associated with Greater Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms
ConclusionFor patients awaiting either allogenic or autologous HCT, the negative association between social constraints and anxiety and depressive symptoms may be related, in part, to the mechanism of perceived social isolation. Interventions prior to and during HCT are needed to support patients ’ psychological health and sense of social connectedness. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Associations Between Cancer Risk Perceptions, Self-Efficacy, and Health Behaviors by BMI Category and Race and Ethnicity
ConclusionHealth behavior differences in PwHW and PwO/O may be associated with differences in cancer risk beliefs and health-related self-efficacy. Findings support the need for further research considering BMI and race and ethnicity in obesity-related cancer prevention and control. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Association of Migraine and Blood Pressure —Does Obesity Severity Have a Moderating Role?
ConclusionAmong women with comorbid migraine and obesity, DBP inversely related to migraine frequency; however, obesity severity did not affect the strength of this or other examined associations. Future studies including healthy weight controls and men and women with continuous BP measures are needed to confirm these findings and identify mechanisms and moderators. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Pilot Test of Mopati, a Multi-Level Adherence Intervention for People Living with HIV and Their Treatment Partners in Botswana
ConclusionThis study shows preliminary support for the use of treatment partners in HIV care, and further evidence for interventions that leverage patients ’ existing support. This research can inform ways to improve adherence to HIV treatment as well as the treatment of HIV-related comorbid conditions in lower-resource settings.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04796610. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 13, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Pain-Related Smoking Expectancies and Smoking Behavior Among U.S. Adult Cigarette Smokers with Chronic Pain
ConclusionThis research is the first step in identifying potential targets for smoking cessation approaches tailored to smokers with CP. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Trends and Factors Affecting Knowledge of and Stigma and Violence Towards Female Sex Workers in Morocco
ConclusionWe found associations indicating that some particularly vulnerable FSW may be subject to multiple intersecting risks related to HIV knowledge, stigma, and violence which may decrease their agency to receive proper HIV testing, care, and treatment. Although Morocco has made excellent progress in providing HIV services to vulnerable populations, this additional analysis will be useful as Morocco makes programmatic decisions related to ending HIV by 2030. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Medical Mistrust and Healthcare Seeking Among Women of Color with Chronic Vulvovaginal Pain
ConclusionThese findings point to shared experiences of medical mistrust via suspicion that broadly characterize women of color ’s experiences in seeking CVVP-related care—future research is needed to examine nuances within racial and ethnic groups regarding their healthcare seeking experiences in the CVVP context. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine - November 3, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research