title: Impact of diagnosing metabolic syndrome on risk perception.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the effect of using the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome (MetSx) on risk perception.
  
  
  METHODS
  We randomized 74 participants to receive either the diagnosis of MetSx or the diagnosis of individual cardiovascular risk factors. The MetSx group was  subdivided into those receiving written patient education material or written patient education plus educational videos.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At 6 weeks, participants receiving the diagnosis of MetSx were more likely to increase their health concerns, perceived risk of myocardial infarction, and  their motivation toward health behavior.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Sharing the diagnosis of MetSx increases risk perception and motivation toward a healthier behavior.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA. mjumean@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
authors.forename: Marwan F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Jumean
authors.forename: Yoel
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Korenfeld
authors.forename: Virend K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Somers
authors.forename: Kristin S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Vickers
authors.forename: Randal J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lopez-Jimenez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010465:Perception; D012306:Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior