Interest in a support group among individuals tested for a BRCA1 gene mutation

Heidi A. Hamann; Robert T. Croyle; Ken R. Smith; Barbara N M Quan; Kathryn L. McCance; Jeffrey R. Botkin

doi:10.1300/J077v18n04_02

Interest in a support group among individuals tested for a BRCA1 gene mutation

Heidi A. Hamann, Robert T. Croyle, Ken R. Smith, Barbara N M Quan, Kathryn L. McCance, Jeffrey R. Botkin

Psychiatry

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Abstract

This article explores interest in a support group among 218 individuals tested for a mutation in BRCA1, a breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility gene. When queried 4 to 7 months after receiving the BRCA1 test results, approximately one-fourth of the participants expressed interest in a hypothetical support group. A mixed-carrier status and multiple family group was preferred over a carrier-only and single-family group. The information about interest in a support group among indiiduals tested for a BRCA1 mutation represents an important step in identifying those who are most receptive to psychosocial intervention.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	15-37
Number of pages	23
Journal	Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J077v18n04_02
State	Published - 2000

Keywords

Cancer
Genetic testing
Support group

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Oncology
Applied Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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