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Psychological follow-up of presymptomatic genetic testing for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2) in Cuba.

Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Aug 2007

Paneque Milena, Lemos Carolina, Escalona Karell, Prieto Lizandra, Reynaldo Rubén, Velázquez Mercedes, Quevedo Judith, Santos Nieves, Almaguer Luis Enrique, Velázquez Luis, Sousa Alda, Fleming Manuela, Sequeiros Jorge

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Presymptomatic testing for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2) in Cuba started five years ago. We have now investigated the psychological impact of test results on 150 individuals at 50% risk for SCA2. In a prospective study, psychological instruments were used to evaluate depression, anxiety and family functioning (1) before testing and (2) one year after disclosure of the test result. One year after, anxiety...

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PMID: 17318452
DOI: 10.1007/s10897-006-9083-y

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