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Identification of cognitive profiles among women considering BRCA1/2 testing through the utilisation of cluster analytic techniques.

Psychology & health - 1 Oct 2011

Roussi Pagona, Sherman Kerry A, Miller Suzanne M, Hurley Karen, Daly Mary B, Godwin Andrew, Buzaglo Joanne S, Wen Kuang-Yi

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Based on the cognitive-social health information processing model, we identified cognitive profiles of women at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Prior to genetic counselling, participants (N = 171) completed a study questionnaire concerning their cognitive and affective responses to being at genetic risk. Using cluster analysis, four cognitive profiles were generated: (a) high perceived risk/low coping; (b)...

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PMID: 21756124
DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2010.521938
PMCID: PMC3197930

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