Viorela Dan, Hans-Bernd Brosius

The Onset of Habituation Effects

Communication

While extraordinary events like pandemics may prompt an increase in information-seeking behaviour, such trends are unlikely to be sustainab...

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This study offers a timely and methodologically sound investigation into the dynamics of information-seeking behavior during an extraordinary event, s...

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Christina Karamanidou, Aliki Xochelli, Paolo Ghia, Kostas Stamatopoulos

How do Hematologists Communicate with Patients Suffering from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?

Medicine

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a chronic hematologic malignancy with great heterogeneity and unpredictable clinical course. The Euro...

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Mathijs Mesman, Hanneke Hendriks, Simone Onrust, Bas van den Putte

The Effects of Teacher Communication During a Health Intervention on Older Adolescents’ Predictors of Health Behaviour

Health

This study investigated the influence of teacher communication behaviours on predictors of alcohol use, snack intake, and physical exercise...

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This study presents a timely and relevant investigation into the crucial role of teacher communication behaviours within school-based health intervent...

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Tobias Wingen, Oscar Lecuona, Simone Dohle

Attitudes Towards Science During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Psychology

A better understanding of the public attitude towards science could be crucial to tackle the spread of mis- and disinformation related to t...

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This paper, "Attitudes Towards Science During the Covid-19 Pandemic," addresses a highly pertinent and critical issue, especially in light of the glob...

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Sarah Geber, Tobias Frey, Thomas N. Friemel

Social Aspects of Health Communication – Towards a Research Agenda

Social Science

Health and health-related behaviours are embedded in social contexts in various ways which comprise both risks and opportunities for health...

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This introductory article, "Social Aspects of Health Communication – Towards a Research Agenda," adeptly frames a critical and timely discussion for t...

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Annemarie Wiedicke, Doreen Reifegerste, Linn Julia Temmann, Sebastian Scherr

Framing Depression

Social Science

Responsibility framing research on health issues typically investigates the attribution of responsibility for causes and treatment options...

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Michelle Symons, Heidi Vandebosch, Clara Alida Cutello, Karolien Poels

Message Reminders Encouraging Brisk Walking by Considering the Dynamic Factor of Cognitive Fatigue

Health

Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviours are leading risk factors for preventable health problems worldwide. Therefore, several smartph...

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This study tackles the highly relevant public health challenge of physical inactivity by exploring a nuanced and often overlooked barrier: cognitive f...

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Elena Link, Magdalena Rosset, Anna Freytag

Patterns of Online Information Seeking and Avoidance about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

Psychology

Based on the uncertainty management theory considering different information-based coping strategies that are relevant during health crises...

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The study "Patterns of Online Information Seeking and Avoidance about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19" presents a highly relevant and timely investigation int...

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Thomas Gültzow, Eline S. Smit, Raesita Hudales, Carmen D. Dirksen, Ciska Hoving

Informed Decision Making on the Uptake of Evidence-Based Smoking Cessation Assistance by Individuals Motivated to Quit Smoking

Health

Evidence-based cessation assistance increases cessation rates. Activating preferences during decision making could improve effectiveness fu...

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This study addresses a critical area in public health: enhancing informed decision-making for individuals seeking to quit smoking using evidence-based...

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Janneke Noordman, Mariska Oosterveld-Vlug, Jany Rademakers

Shared Decision Making in Clinical Practice

Medicine

Shared Decision Making (SDM), currently considered a preferred model for making decisions in healthcare, requires that patients have the kn...

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This paper addresses a critical and timely subject: Shared Decision Making (SDM) in the context of patients with limited health literacy (LHL). Given...

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