Comparison 2. Accurate risk perceptions.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Accurate risk perceptions ‐ all studies	17	5096	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	2.10 [1.66, 2.66]
2 Accurate risk perceptions ‐ subgroup by timing of intervention (in consultation versus in preparation for consultation)	17		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
2.1 In consultation	6	898	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	1.79 [1.28, 2.52]
2.2 In preparation for consultation	11	4198	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	2.25 [1.65, 3.07]
3 Accurate risk perceptions ‐ studies without high risk of bias	15	4732	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	2.02 [1.57, 2.59]