Attitudes towards genetic testing: analysis of contradictions

作者: P. Jallinoja , A. Hakonen , A.R. Aro , P. Niemelä , M. Hietala

DOI: 10.1016/S0277-9536(98)00017-3

关键词: Social perceptionSurvey researchApplied psychologyGenetic testingHealth carePublic healthDemographyGenetic counselingSociologyContext (language use)

摘要: A survey study was conducted among 1169 people to evaluate attitudes towards genetic testing in Finland. Here we present an analysis of the contradictions detected people's testing. This focuses on approval as individual choice and confidence control process its implications. Our indicated that some respondents have contradictory It is proposed should be given greater significance both scientific studies well health care context, e.g. counselling.

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