ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2008
Health behaviors and psychological distress in women initiating BRCA1/2 genetic testing: comparison with control population.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Psychological aspects, risk and protective factors related to BRCA genetic testing: a review of the literature.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Pooled it
- Randomised trial of population-based BRCA testing in Ashkenazi Jews: long-term secondary lifestyle behavioural outcomes.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2022Trial
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- The history of families at-risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer: what are the impacts of genetic counseling and testing?Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- BRCA1/2 pathogenetic variant carriers and reproductive decisions: Gender differences and factors associated with the choice of preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and prenatal diagnosis (PND).Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2022Review
- Expectations and psychological issues before genetic counseling: analysis of distress determinant factors.Hereditary cancer in clinical practice · 2020Article
- Physical Activity and Breast Cancer: Focusing on High-Risk Subgroups and Putting Recommendations in Context.Cancer research · 2020Article
- A Retrospective Exploration of the Impact of the 'Angelina Jolie Effect' on the Single State-Wide Familial Cancer Program in Perth, Western Australia.Journal of genetic counseling · 2017Article
- Emotional impact on the results of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test: an observational retrospective study.Hereditary cancer in clinical practice · 2017Article
- Lifestyle Risk Factors Among People Who Have Had Cancer Genetic Testing.Journal of genetic counseling · 2016Article
- Family communication following BRCA1/2 genetic testing: a close look at the process.Journal of genetic counseling · 2013Article
- Life events may contribute to family communication about cancer risk following BRCA1/2 testing.Journal of genetic counseling · 2013Article
- French women's breast self-examination practices with time after undergoing BRCA1/2 genetic testing.Familial cancer · 2012Article
- The role of distress in uptake and response to predisposition genetic testing: the BMPR2 experience.Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers · 2012Article
- Self-reported mammography use following BRCA1/2 genetic testing may be overestimated.Familial cancer · 2012Article
- Identification of cognitive profiles among women considering BRCA1/2 testing through the utilisation of cluster analytic techniques.Psychology & health · 2011Article
- Breast and ovarian cancer screening of non-carriers from BRCA1/2 mutation-positive families: 2-year follow-up of cohorts from France and Quebec.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2011Article
- The influence of acculturation and breast cancer-specific distress on perceived barriers to genetic testing for breast cancer among women of African descent.Psycho-oncology · 2009Article
- Genetics: breast cancer as an exemplar.The Nursing clinics of North America · 2009Review
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Abstract
The study objective was to compare breast cancer screening practices, lifestyle behaviors and psychological distress among 640 women initiating BRCA1/2 testing to those among 9,498 similarly-aged women from the general population. Health behaviors and psychological distress were reported in a self-administered questionnaire at pre-test genetic counseling. Regression analyses indicate that high-risk women were more frequently performing breast cancer screening and, in the case of those previously diagnosed with cancer, were more likely to be non-smokers and physically active than women from general population. However, women initiating BRCA1/2 testing were significantly more distressed than controls. Globally, high-risk women seemed to be well informed about recommendations for women who are at high risk and to have access to screening adapted to their risk level. Given their significant psychological distress, providing minimal psychosocial support to all women undergoing BRCA1/2 testing at pre-test genetic counseling is relevant.
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