Journal article
Perceptions About Genetic Testing for the Susceptibility to Alcohol Dependence and Other Multifactorial Diseases
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Beliefs, attitudes, and preferences about the risk and benefits of genetic testing are important determinants of willingness to undergo testing.
AIMS: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived importance of genetic testing for alcohol dependence compared with other multifactorial diseases among African Americans.
Authors
Marshall VJ; Kalu N; Kwagyan J; Williams C; Taylor RE; Scott DM
Journal
Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers, Vol. 16, No. 6, pp. 476–481
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
June 2012
DOI
10.1089/gtmb.2011.0069
ISSN
1945-0265