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Genetic susceptibility testing for beryllium: worker knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes.
American journal of industrial medicine - 1 Jul 2011
Silver Ken, Kukulka Gary, Gorniewicz John, Rayman Kathleen, Sharp Richard
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BACKGROUND: We sought to gain insight into workers' knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes on the subject of testing for genetic susceptibility to beryllium. METHODS: Five focus groups were held with 30 current and former beryllium workers and nine family members. Audio recordings were transcribed and assessed by hierarchical coding using an inductive approach. RESULTS: Some workers were unclear about the distinction...
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