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Latinas' knowledge of and experiences with genetic cancer risk assessment: Barriers and facilitators.

Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Aug 2020

Gómez-Trillos Sara, Sheppard Vanessa B, Graves Kristi D, Song Minna, Anderson Lyndsay, Ostrove Nancy, Lopez Katherine, Campos Claudia, Gonzalez Nathaly, Hurtado-de-Mendoza Alejandra

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Disparities in genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) uptake persist between Latinas and Non-Hispanic Whites. This study utilized a mental model approach to interview 20 Latinas (10 affected, 10 unaffected) at increased risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). Participants were asked about their knowledge and perceptions of GCRA, HBOC, risk, benefits, motivators, barriers, challenges, and experiences...

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PMID: 31883202
DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1201

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