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Intention to communicate BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic test results to the family.
Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) - 1 Apr 2008
Barsevick Andrea M, Montgomery Susan V, Ruth Karen, Ross Eric A, Egleston Brian L, Bingler Ruth, Malick John, Miller Suzanne M, Cescon Terrence P, Daly Mary B
Abstract excerpt
Guided by the theory of planned behavior, this analysis explores the communication skills of women who had genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2. The key outcome was intention to tell test results to adult first-degree relatives. The theory predicts that global and specific attitudes, global and specific perceived social norms, and perceived control will influence the communication of genetic test results. A...
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