# Fatalism and Interest in Cancer Screening Among African American Individuals

**Authors:** McKenzie T. Reese, Timothy J. Williamson

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.26612 · 2025-08-13

## TL;DR

This study explores how thoughts about cancer mortality affect interest in cancer screening among African American individuals.

## Contribution

It investigates the link between cancer mortality salience and screening interest in a specific demographic.

## Key findings

- Higher cancer mortality salience was associated with increased interest in cancer screening.
- The study highlights psychological factors influencing health behaviors in African American communities.

## Abstract

This survey study analyzes a national dataset to assess associations between cancer mortality salience and cancer screening interest among African American individuals.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** cancer (MONDO:0004992)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Cancer (MESH:D009369)

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12351406