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| Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2002): |
Attitudes toward genetic testing: gender, role, and discipline.
Full Abstract
As a result of the Human Genome Project, genetic testing could result in the availability of detailed genetic information (presence of disease, genetic risk or predisposition to disease, and characteristics or traits) that can ultimately be used for healthcare-related decisions. This study explored whether gender, role, and professional discipline would influence attitudes toward genetic testing when making reproductive decisions, as interpreted by 2 roles--as a parent making decisions or as a professional giving advice. An original research instrument was administered to masters and doctoral genetics students, pediatric residents, and masters-level ministry students. Statistical analyses revealed that discipline strongly influenced decision making while gender rarely did. In addition, differences in attitudes were also found based on parental and professional roles.
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Author information
Author/s: Harman, Laurinda B (LB);
Affiliation: Department of Health Information Management, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa 19140, USA. laurinda.harman@temple.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: Topics in health information management (Top Health Inf Manage), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2003 Jan-Mar; vol 24 (issue 1) : pp 50-8
Dates: Created 2003/04/03; Completed 2003/05/28; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12674396, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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