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Do women understand the odds? Risk perceptions and recall of risk information in women with a family history of breast cancer.

Community genetics - 1 Jan 2003

Hopwood Penelope, Howell Anthony, Lalloo Fiona, Evans Gareth

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OBJECTIVES: To describe and compare women's risk perceptions and recall of breast cancer risk information in a cohort of first-time attendees at a family history clinic. METHODS: We conducted a 1-year prospective study of 158 women aged 18-45 years with a confirmed lifetime risk of breast cancer of 1 in 6 or greater. Risk perception and recall were assessed using a self-report questionnaire, completed...

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PMID: 15331867
DOI: 10.1159/000079383

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