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Presentation Format Affects Comprehension and Risk Assessment: The Case of Prenatal Screening
Journal of Health Communication, 08/05/09

Miron–Shatz T et al. – Frequency format improved participants' ability to accurately assess the chances of having a fetus with Down syndrome, and was associated with lower risk estimates. High numeracy levels were associated with a better ability to judge risk likelihood. For individuals of low numeracy levels, however, the frequency format significantly facilitated accurate understanding of probability information. This suggests that presenting information in frequency format is particularly beneficial for certain populations.

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Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome in Australia
Ultrasound, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Ethnic differences in considerations whether or not to participate in prenatal screening for Down syndrome
Prenatal Diagnosis, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Examining the effectiveness of an opt-in approach to prenatal human immunodeficiency virus screening
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10/26/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Congenital cytomegalovirus: Public health action towards awareness, prevention, and treatment
Journal of Clinical Virology, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 66%

Neonatal S100B Protein Levels After Prenatal Exposure to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Pediatrics, 10/15/09 Relevance Score: 66%