Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer : a review of psychological and behavioral outcomes
Part of : Hellenic journal of psychology ; Vol.2, No.2, 2005, pages 135-158
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135-158
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In this paper, we review the literature on genetic testing and management uptakein women at increased risk for breast and ovarian cancer, from a theory-guided perspective.In the first section, basic information regarding hereditary breast and ovarian cancer is presentedand issues raised by the availability of genetic testing are briefly discussed. The cognitive-affective health information processing model, which is used to integrate the findingsin the existing literature, is introduced in the second section. Then, we review the psychologicaloutcomes of receiving and communicating a genetic test result (third and fourth sections)and the impact of genetic testing on risk reduction and early detection "behaviors (fifthsection). In the final section, we provide an integrative overview of the literature, discuss thelimitations of the existing research and delineate recommendations for future research.
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behavioral outcomes, genetic testing, psychological outcomes
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Περιέχει βιβλιογραφία, Current issues in health psychology
