To test or not to test? Moderators of the relationship between risk perceptions and interest in predictive genetic testing

Authors :: Shiloh, Shoshana
Ilan, Shiri
Source :: Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Oct, 2005, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p467, 13 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The moderating effects of motivational factors (illness prevention vs. emotional reassurance), regulatory focus (health vs. illness orientations), and cancer anxiety on the relationship between risk perceptions and women's interest in [...]

Subjects :: Breast cancer -- Risk factors
Breast cancer -- Genetic aspects
Risk perception -- Research
Health behavior -- Psychological aspects
Genetic screening -- Usage
Psychology and mental health

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