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  • This is often called the effficacy (RCT results) -effectiveness (real world results) gap.

    Archive 2007-01-01 james gaulte 2007

  • This is often called the effficacy (RCT results) -effectiveness (real world results) gap.

    Observational data is important but how do we analyze the data. james gaulte 2007

  • The crucial role of the third component—perceived effficacy of the recommended means for averting or minimizing the threat—is repeatedly borne out by social-psychological research on the effects of public health messages that contain fear-arousing warnings Chu, 1966; Leventhal, 1973; Leventhal, Singer, & Jones, 1965; Rogers & Deckner, 1975; Rogers & Thistlethwaite, 1970.

    Handbook of Stress Leo Goldberger 1993

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