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African-americans' and Latinos' Perceptions of Using Hypnosis to Alleviate Distress Before a Colonoscopy.

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Although colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings can effectively detect and prevent cancer, a large portion of African-Americans and Latinos do not undergo regular colonoscopy screening. Research suggests that anticipatory distress can significantly hinder minorities' adherence to colonoscopy recommendations. There is significant promise that hypnosis may effectively reduce such distress. The current study examined African-Americans' and Latinos' (n = 213) perceptions of using hypnosis prior to a colonoscopy. Overall, 69.9% of the sample expressed favourable perceptions of using pre-colonoscopy hypnosis, although there was notable variability. The results from this study can guide clinical decision making and inform future research efforts.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.30827/ars.v42i1-2.5707

Authors: Sarah J Miller, Julie B Schnur, Guy H Montgomery, Lina Jandorf

Institutions: Universidad de Granada, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Pain Management and Placebo Effect

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute