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Characteristics of users of online personalized genomic risk assessments: implications for physician-patient interactions.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Aug 2009
McBride Colleen M, Alford Sharon Hensley, Reid Robert J, Larson Eric B, Baxevanis Andreas D, Brody Lawrence C
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To evaluate what psychological and behavioral factors predict who is likely to seek SNP-based genetic tests for multiple common health conditions where feedback can be used to motivate primary prevention. METHODS: Adults aged 25-40 years who were enrolled in a large managed care organization were surveyed. Those eligible could log on to a secure study Web site to review information about the risks and...
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