Adolescent Perceptions of Cholesterol Screening Results: “Young Invincibles” or Developing Adults?

AYAs' and parents' perceptions of the impact of cholesterol screening results on AYA health varied by presented scenario, ranging from mild to significant decreases in perceptions of AYA health. As universal cholesterol screening continues to be adopted in this age group, further studies of the real-life impact on AYA risk perceptions and subsequent behavior are warranted.