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Title:

Examining information-seeking behavior in genetic testing for cancer predisposition: A qualitative interview study.

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Author(s):
Zimmermann, Bettina M; Fanderl, Julia; Koné, Insa; Rabaglio, Manuela; Bürki, Nicole; Shaw, David; Elger, Bernice
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess information needs and information sources and seeks to illustrate what at-risk individuals consider motivators of and barriers to information-seeking before and after genetic testing for cancer predisposition. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews with people seeking genetic counseling in Switzerland were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. Wilson's model of information behavior was the theoretical framework. RESULTS: We identified four themes that...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Patient Educ Couns
Year:
2021
Journal volume:
104
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
257-264
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.pec.2020.09.019
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32988685
Print-ISSN:
0738-3991
TUM Institution:
Institut für Geschichte und Ethik der Medizin
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