Information Seeking and Intentions to Have Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancers in Rural and Appalachian Kentuckians

Context: Research is limited regarding the potential of genetic testing for cancer risk in rural Appalachia. Purpose: This study examined perceptions of genetic testing in a population sample of Kentuckians, with a focus on Appalachian and rural differences. The goals were to examine cultural and ps...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of rural health 2007, Vol.23 (2), p.166-172
Hauptverfasser:	Kelly, Kimberly M, Andrews, James E, Case, Donald O, Allard, Suzanne L, Johnson, J. David
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult adults Appalachia Appalachian Region Cancer Counseling Cross-Sectional Studies Data Analysis Decision Making Female Genealogy General Social Survey genetic counseling Genetic Diseases, Inborn - diagnosis Genetic Diseases, Inborn - genetics genetic disorders Genetic family histories Genetic research - Moral and religious aspects Genetic screening Genetic Testing Genetic testing - United States Genetic Testing - utilization Genetics Health Care Surveys Health information Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health planning - United States Heredity Humans information exchange Information Seeking Information Services - utilization Intention Interviews as Topic Kentucky Kentucky - epidemiology Kentucky - Rural conditions Male Mass Screening Medical genetics - Public opinion Medical Services Middle Aged neoplasms Neoplasms - diagnosis Neoplasms - epidemiology Neoplasms - genetics Patient Acceptance of Health Care Risk perception Rural Areas rural health Rural Population - statistics & numerical data Surveys Testing
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