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- Title
Brief assessment of parents' attitudes toward testing minor children for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer genes: development and validation of the Pediatric BRCA1/2 Testing Attitudes Scale (P-TAS).
- Authors
Peshkin, Beth N; DeMarco, Tiffani A; Garber, Judy E; Valdimarsdottir, Heiddis B; Patenaude, Andrea F; Schneider, Katherine A; Schwartz, Marc D; Tercyak, Kenneth P
- Abstract
Predictive genetic testing for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer risk (BRCA1/2 testing) is not recommended for minor children due to its lack of immediate medical benefit and potential psychological risk. Yet, tested mothers are often interested in learning about their children's cancer risks via pediatric BRCA1/2 testing, raising a host of bioethical concerns. However, no reliable or valid tool exists to formally gauge parents' interest in such testing. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a new measure for use in genetic research and consultation, known as the Pediatric BRCA1/2 Testing Attitudes Scale (P-TAS).
- Publication
Journal of pediatric psychology, 2009, Vol 34, Issue 6, p627
- ISSN
1465-735X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jsn033