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- Title
Lay understanding of familial risk of common chronic diseases: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research.
- Authors
Walter, Fiona M; Emery, Jon; Braithwaite, Dejana; Marteau, Theresa M
- Abstract
Although the family history is increasingly used for genetic risk assessment of common chronic diseases in primary care, evidence suggests that lay understanding about inheritance may conflict with medical models. This study systematically reviewed and synthesized the qualitative literature exploring understanding about familial risk held by persons with a family history of cancer, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus.
- Publication
Annals of family medicine, 2004, Vol 2, Issue 6, p583
- ISSN
1544-1709
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1370/afm.242