An assessment of risk understanding in Hispanic genetic counseling patients.
J Genet Couns
; 14(4): 319-28, 2005 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-16047094
ABSTRACT
This study sought to identify if differences existed in risk comprehension and risk format understanding between genetic counseling patients of Hispanic and Caucasian ethnicity. A total of 107 questionnaires were collected, 56 from Hispanic patients, and 51 from Caucasian controls. Of the total population 41.1% (44/107) could not demonstrate sufficient risk understanding, which was 71.4% (40/56) of Hispanics and 7.8% (4/51) of Caucasians. Fractions were the best-understood format for all participants. However, both Hispanics and Caucasians had difficulties with the percentage risk format. Discrepancies were also noted in qualitative word format understanding. Awareness of differences in risk comprehension may affect the selection of counseling techniques and strategies utilized by genetic counselors when educating patients about risk related information.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Hispânico ou Latino
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Aconselhamento Genético
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Genet Couns
Assunto da revista:
GENETICA MEDICA
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article