Socioeconomic Status and Interest in Genetic Testing in a US-Based Sample.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is a significant burden, particularly to individuals of low socioeconomic status (SES). Genetic testing can provide information about an individual's risk of developing cancer and guide future screening and preventative services. However, there are significant financial barriers, particularly for individuals of low SES. This study used the Early Detection of Genetic Risk (EDGE) Study's patient baseline survey (n = 2329) to evaluate the relationship between socioeconomic status and interest in pursuing hereditary cancer genetic testing. Analysis was completed for two interest outcomes-overall interest in genetic testing and interest in genetic testing if the test were free or low cost. Many demographic and SES variables were predictors for interest in genetic testing, includin

SUBMITTER: Dusic EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9141316 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature