Article
Preferences for genetic and behavioral health information: the impact of risk factors and disease attributions.
Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine - 1 Oct 2010
O'Neill Suzanne C, McBride Colleen M, Alford Sharon Hensley, Kaphingst Kimberly A
Abstract excerpt
Increased availability of genetic risk information may lead the public to give precedence to genetic causation over behavioral/environmental factors, decreasing motivation for behavior change. Few population-based data inform these concerns. We assess the association of family history, behavioral risks, and causal attributions for diseases and the perceived value of pursuing information emphasizing health habits...
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