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Perceptions about genetic testing for the susceptibility to alcohol dependence and other multifactorial diseases.

Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers - 1 Jun 2012

Marshall Vanessa J, Kalu Nnenna, Kwagyan John, Williams Carla, Taylor Robert E, Scott Denise M

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BACKGROUND: Beliefs, attitudes, and preferences about the risk and benefits of genetic testing are important determinants of willingness to undergo testing. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived importance of genetic testing for alcohol dependence compared with other multifactorial diseases among African Americans. METHODS: Surveys were conducted with 258 participants using the Genetic...

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PMID: 22191677
DOI: 10.1089/gtmb.2011.0069
PMCID: PMC3378024

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