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Predictors of decision making in families at risk for inherited breast/ovarian cancer.

Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association - 1 Jan 2009

Mellon Suzanne, Janisse James, Gold Robin, Cichon Michelle, Berry-Bobovski Lisa, Tainsky Michael A, Simon Michael S

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with decision making about inherited cancer risk information within families and determine the interdependence between survivors' and relatives' decision making. DESIGN: A descriptive, cross-sectional design using a population-based sample of 146 dyads (N = 292) was used. Analyses included multilevel modeling using the...

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PMID: 19210016
DOI: 10.1037/a0012714
PMCID: PMC3947576

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