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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Women's cesarean section preferences and influencing factors in relation to China's two-child policy: a cross-sectional study.
This study explored women's preference for cesarean section (CS) and the preference for cesarean sections' influencing factors, particularly nonmedical factors. ⋯ Less than one-tenth of the study subjects preferred CS. The cultural beliefs had the strongest influence on the decision of delivery mode. Those intending to have two or more children following the two-child policy were less likely to choose CS.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Psychometric testing of the consequences of an HIV disclosure instrument in Mandarin: a cross-sectional study of persons living with HIV in Hunan, China.
This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of a Mandarin-language version of an instrument that assesses the Consequences of HIV Disclosure (CoHD). ⋯ The Mandarin version of the CoHD instrument demonstrates promising psychometric properties when assessing costs and rewards with respect to sexual partner disclosure. This suggests that it might be useful in research on partner notification strategies. In further studies, larger and more diverse samples and an analysis of responses for different disclosure targets are warranted. Moreover, whether the CoHD score is related to the decision of disclosure should be determined.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Foot health-related quality of life among elderly with and without lesser toe deformities: a case-control study.
The aim of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life impact related to foot health and health in general in older adults with lesser toe deformities (LTD) and without any foot conditions. ⋯ A negative impact in quality of life in relation to foot health should be considered in older adults with LTD, regardless of gender.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
The impact of sample type and procedural attributes on relative acceptability of different colorectal cancer screening regimens.
In Australia and other countries, participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening using fecal occult blood testing is low. Previous research suggests that fecal sampling induces disgust, so approaches not involving feces may increase participation. This study aimed to determine population preferences for CRC screening tests that utilize different sample collections (stool, blood, and saliva) and the extent to which specific attributes (convenience, performance, and cost) impact this preference. ⋯ Aversion to sample type and perceived inconvenience of sample collection are significant drivers of screening preference. While blood and saliva sampling were the most preferred methods, test performance was the most important attribute of a screening test, regardless of sample type. Efforts to increase CRC screening participation should focus on a test, or combination of tests, that combines the attributes of high performance, low aversion, and convenience of use.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2018
Quantifying the treatment goals of people recently diagnosed with schizophrenia using best-worst scaling.
This study seeks to quantify the treatment goals of people recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and explore their impact on treatment plan. ⋯ People with recent-onset schizophrenia may focus more on clinical goals or functional goals, a discussion of which may help facilitate patient engagement.