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ArticleBMC public health2023

Subjective valuation of Iranian women for screening for gene-related diseases: a case of breast cancer.

Zahra Meshkani, Najmeh Moradi, Ali Aboutorabi, Abdosaleh Jafari, Roshanak Shams

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Zahra MeshkaniDepartment of Health Economics, School of Health Management and Information Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Najmeh MoradiPopulation Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. najme.moradi@newcastle.ac.uk.
Ali AboutorabiDepartment of Health Economics, School of Health Management and Information Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abdosaleh JafariHealth Human Resources Research Center, School of health Management and Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Roshanak ShamsBone and Joint Reconstruction Research center, Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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backgroundAbout 5-10% of breast cancer cases are attributed to a gene mutation. To perform preventive interventions for women with a gene mutation, genetic screening BRCA tests have recently been implemented in Iran. The present study aimed to determine Iranian women's subjective valuation for screening BRCA tests for early detection of breast cancer to help policymakers to make decisions about genetic screening tests for breast cancer and to know the applicants.

methodsAn online survey was completed by women older than 30 years old in Tehran, the capital of Iran in 2021. A hypothetical scenario about genetic screening tests for breast cancer was defined. The subjective valuation for the tests was assessed by a willingness to pay (WTP) using the contingent valuation method (CVM) by payment card. Demographics, history of breast cancers, knowledge, and physiological variables were considered as independent variables, and a logistic regression model assessed the relationship between WTP and the variables.

results660 women were included. 88% of participants intended to participate in BRCA genetic screening for breast cancer if it were free. The mean WTP for the tests was about $ 20. Based on the logistic regression, income, family history of breast or ovarian cancer, and positive attitude were associated with WTP.

conclusionsIranian women were willing to intend for genetic screening BRCA tests and pay for them as well. The result of the present study is of great importance for policy makers when it comes to funding and determining co-payments for BRCA genetic screening tests. To achieve a high participation rate of women in breast cancer screening plans, a positive attitude should be promoted as a psychological factor. Educational and informative programs can help.

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Breast NeoplasmsAdultEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansIncomeIranLogistic ModelsBRCABreast cancerGenetic screening testIranWillingness to pay (WTP)

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