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Coping Self-Efficacy and Its Relationship with Psychological Morbidity after Genetic Test Result Disclosure: Results from Cancer-Unaffected BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 17 Jan 2023
Isselhard Anna, Lautz Zoe, Töpper Maren, Rhiem Kerstin, Schmutzler Rita, Vitinius Frank, Fischer Hannah, Berger-Höger Birte, Steckelberg Anke, Beifus Karolina, Köberlein-Neu Juliane, Stock Stephanie
Abstract excerpt
Women who are found to carry a BRCA1/2 pathogenic variant experience psychological distress due to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. They may decide between different preventive options. In this secondary analysis of data collected alongside a larger randomized controlled trial, we are looking at 130 newly found BRCA1/2 pathogenic variant carriers and how their coping self-efficacy immediately after...
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