"Comprehension" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.
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D032882
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.188.357
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Comprehension" by people in Profiles.
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Sports-related concussion: assessing the comprehension, collaboration, and contribution of chiropractors. Chiropr Man Therap. 2022 12 27; 30(1):60.
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In-Home Passive Sensor Data Collection and Its Implications for Social Media Research: Perspectives of Community Women in Rural South Africa. J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics. 2020 Feb-Apr; 15(1-2):97-107.
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Beyond Social Desirability Bias: Investigating Inconsistencies in Self-Reported HIV Testing and Treatment Behaviors Among HIV-Positive Adults in North West Province, South Africa. AIDS Behav. 2018 Jul; 22(7):2368-2379.
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Beyond the checklist: assessing understanding for HIV vaccine trial participation in South Africa. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Dec 15; 43(5):560-6.
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Educating patients about cystic fibrosis carrier screening in a primary care setting. Arch Fam Med. 1996 Jun; 5(6):336-40.