Author: Reyes-Velázquez, Wanda; Sealey-Potts, Claudia
Title: Unrealistic Optimism, Sex, and Risk Perception of Type 2 Diabetes Onset: Implications for Education Programs Document date: 2015_1_23
ID: 3meiks6o_31
Snippet: This study also suggests that, when designing education programs, it is important to identify whether individuals perceive themselves to be at risk for type 2 diabetes. It is also important to address through targeted programs the subset of individuals who do not know their risk. Diabetes prevention messages may need to be tailored specifically for individuals who have no, low, or high levels of risk perception. Based on this study, it is advisab.....
Document: This study also suggests that, when designing education programs, it is important to identify whether individuals perceive themselves to be at risk for type 2 diabetes. It is also important to address through targeted programs the subset of individuals who do not know their risk. Diabetes prevention messages may need to be tailored specifically for individuals who have no, low, or high levels of risk perception. Based on this study, it is advisable to also assess education program participants' actual risk (i.e., BMI, genetics, and family history) and compare it to their risk perception.
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