The influence of acculturation and breast cancer-specific distress on perceived barriers to genetic testing for breast cancer among women of African descent. [electronic resource]
- Psycho-oncology Sep 2009
- 945-55 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1099-1611
10.1002/pon.1492 doi
Acculturation Adaptation, Psychological Adult Black or African American--genetics Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins BRCA1 Protein--genetics BRCA2 Protein--genetics Breast Neoplasms--ethnology Culture Emigrants and Immigrants--psychology Emotions Female Genetic Counseling--psychology Genetic Privacy--psychology Genetic Testing--psychology Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Services Accessibility Healthcare Disparities Humans Longitudinal Studies Middle Aged Ovarian Neoplasms--ethnology Personality Inventory--statistics & numerical data Psychometrics Sick Role White People--psychology