How interested is the public in genetic testing for colon cancer susceptibility? Report of a cross-sectional population survey.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the public's interest in genetic testing for colon cancer susceptibility, to determine whether provision of information about the accuracy of the test or the population risk of inheriting the colon cancer gene influences interest, to determine the reasons for wanting to be tested and to identify the factors related to interest in testing. DESIGN: A cross-sectional random digit dialing telephone survey of 501 adults.

Authors

Graham ID; Logan DM; Hughes-Benzie R; Evans WK; Perras H; McAuley LM; Laupacis A; Stern H

Journal

Cancer prevention & control : CPC = Prévention & contrôle en cancérologie : PCC, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 167–172

Publication Date

8 1998

ISSN

1206-548X

Associated Experts

William Evans

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences

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