Characteristics of users of online personalized genomic risk assessments: implications for physician-patient interactions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To evaluate what psychological and behavioral factors predict who is likely to seek SNP-based genetic tests for multiple common health conditions where feedback can be used to motivate primary prevention.

Methods

Adults aged 25-40 years who were enrolled in a large managed care organization were surveyed. Those eligible could log on to a secure study Web site to review information about the risks and benefits of a SNP-based genetic test and request free testing. Two primary outcomes are addressed: accessing the Web (yes or no) and deciding to be tested (completed a blood draw at the clinic)

Results

Those considering genetic susceptibility testing did not hold genetically deterministic beliefs (0.42 on scale of 0 [behavior] to 1 [genetic]) but believed genetic

SUBMITTER: McBride CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3341609 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature