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Uptake of genetic testing and pre-test levels of mental distress in Norwegian families with known BRCA1 mutations.

Disease markers - 1 Oct 1999

Reichelt J G, Dahl A A, Heimdal K, Møller P

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232 family members from 27 Norwegian families with BRCA1 mutations were offered genetic testing. 180/232 (78%) chose to be tested, 14/232 (6%) have not yet decided and 38/232 (16%) declined. All 232 persons were invited to fill in the following questionnaires when offered testing: Impact of Event Scale (IES), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and Beck Hopelessness...

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PMID: 10595268
DOI: 10.1155/1999/581346
PMCID: PMC3850804

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