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Investigating Uncertainty in Genetic Counseling Encounters: Managing Information About Genetic Cancer Risk.

Journal of health communication - 1 Nov 2017

Rauscher Emily A

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The Theory of Motivated Information Management (TMIM) was used to investigate how individuals at increased risk of developing hereditary cancer seek information from genetic counselors. Results show the TMIM model fit the data well in predicting participants' intentions to seek information from genetic counselors. Participants felt an uncertainty discrepancy that elicited feelings of anxiety, which in turn...

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PMID: 29125386
DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2017.1373875

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