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Predictors of cognitive appraisals following genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

Journal of behavioral medicine - 1 Aug 2004

Halbert Chanita Hughes, Schwartz Marc D, Wenzel Lari, Narod Steven, Peshkin Beth N, Cella David, Lerman Caryn

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The objectives of this study were (1) to describe perceptions of stress and confidence following genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations and (2) to identify predictors of these processes. Participants were 130 high-risk women affected with cancer who received BRCA1/2 test results. Individual difference characteristics and interpersonal factors were measured by self-report before genetic counseling...

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PMID: 15559734
DOI: 10.1023/b:jobm.0000042411.56032.42

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