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Logistic regressions examined predictors of screening intention, with follow-up analyses linking thought content to significant cognitive and affective predictors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Moral and descriptive norms, perceived behavioral control, and inaction regret were positively associated with intention, while fear and anticipated regret associated with taking part and receiving abnormal results were negatively associated. Thoughts reflecting NHS program doubts, stigma, and cancer worry were consistently negatively associated with cognitive and affective predictors, whereas perceived screening benefits of early detection and peace of mind, and personal\/family cancer history were positively associated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Screening motivation was shaped by both cognitive and affective factors, underpinned by distinct thoughts. 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