Beliefs and interest in cancer risk in an underserved Latino cohort

Ricker, Charité; Hiyama, Sue; Fuentes, Susan; Feldman, Nancy; Kumar, Vasanth H.; Uman, Gwen; Nedelcu, Raluca; Blazer, Kathleen R.; MacDonald, Deborah J.; Weitzel, Jeffrey N.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.08.018

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“…A systematic review that included 25 studies that assessed interest in GT for hereditary cancer found that hypothetical uptake (i.e., testing is not offered in the context of the study) was 66% (Ropka et al 2006). Previous studies that looked at interest in GT among Hispanic women had even higher rates of interest between 82% and 85% (Ramirez et al 2006;Ricker et al 2007). Early data suggest this interest may extend to actual uptake of cancer genetics services.…”

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A pilot study of knowledge and interest of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome among Puerto Rican women

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This study explored baseline levels of knowledge and attitude toward genetic testing (GT) for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among Puerto Rican women. A secondary aim was to evaluate whether these factors differed between respondents in Puerto Rico and Tampa. Puerto Rican women with a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer who live in Puerto Rico (n=25) and Tampa (n=20) were interviewed. Both groups were interested in obtaining GT; women living in Puerto Rico were more likely to report they would get GT within 6 months (p=0.005). The most commonly cited barrier was cost; the most commonly cited facilitator was provider recommendation. There was no difference in overall knowledge between Tampa (M=5.15, SD=1.63) and Puerto Rico (M=5.00, SD=1.87) participants (p=0.78). Involving health care providers in recruitment and highlighting that GT may be available at minimal or no cost in the USA and Puerto Rico may facilitate participation.

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A pilot study of knowledge and interest of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome among Puerto Rican women

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“…However, the majority of research on genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer has been conducted in predominantly non-Latino white samples, and most ethnic minority studies focus on the prevalence of BRCA mutations and genetic testing attitudes and motivation among African American cohorts [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. Although the few studies focused on Latinos and GCRA have found that Latinos may have low knowledge [21][22][23] and negative perceptions [24] of cancer genetic testing, others have identified positive attitudes and interest in participating in cancer genetic services and testing [23,25]. We previously reported on a high uptake of cancer genetic services in an underserved 2 predominantly Latina population [26], suggesting that acceptability is high when given access to these services.…”

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Social‐cognitive aspects of underserved Latinas preparing to undergo genetic cancer risk assessment for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

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Objectives: As Latinos are a growing ethnic group in the United States, it is important to understand the socio-cultural factors that may be associated with cancer screening and prevention in this population. The socio-cultural factors that may affect preparedness to undergo genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) deserve particular attention. The pre-GCRA period can provide insight into variables that may influence how medically underserved Latinas, with limited health resources and access, understand hereditary cancer information and subsequently implement cancer risk management recommendations. This study explores social, cognitive and cultural variables in Latinas prior to undergoing GCRA.Methods: The study sample consisted of low-income, underserved Latinas referred for GCRA because of a personal and/or family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Acculturation, cancer-specific fatalism, self-efficacy and social support were assessed prior to GCRA.Results: Fifty Latinas (mean age 5 40.177.7) completed instruments; 86% had invasive cancer, 78% spoke primarily Spanish and 61% were of Mexican ancestry. Low levels of acculturation (n 5 50, mean 5 9.075.8) and cancer-specific fatalism (n 5 43, mean 5 5.673.2), but relatively high self-efficacy (n 5 49, mean 5 40.977.8) and social support (n 5 49, mean 5 37.378.7) were reported. Cancer-specific fatalism and self-efficacy were inversely correlated (r 5 À0.47, p 5 0.002). Those over age 38 at the time of cancer diagnosis reported higher acculturation (mean 5 11.477.2, p 5 0.02) and social support (mean 5 40.571.2, p 5 0.05).Conclusions: These findings suggest that medically underserved Latinas may already possess some of the necessary skills to successfully approach the GCRA process, but that special attention should be given to cultural factors.

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“…This survey was originally developed by researchers at the City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (COH) and adapted according to the cognitive level of the fourth to fifth year of North American primary education, as well as for use in a Latino population, including people from Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America who live in the United States (10) . The instrument was then submitted for content validation by an expert panel and tested before definitive use (11) . The CANS consists of questions related to sociodemographic data (age, gender, education, ethnicity, and number of children); personal and family history of malignant tumors; access to information and resources related to preventative tests for cancer; and interest in genetics services.…”

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Percepção de causas e risco oncológico, história familiar e comportamentos preventivos de usuários em aconselhamento oncogenético

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O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever a percepção de causas e risco para neoplasias, bem como associar comportamentos adotados para prevenção de tumores e história familiar dessa patologia em indivíduos com suspeita de síndromes neoplásicas hereditárias. A amostra de conveniência foi constituída por 51 usuários atendidos em um ambulatório de aconselhamento oncogenético de um hospital-escola do interior paulista. Utilizou-se um instrumento previamente traduzido e adaptado para a cultura brasileira. Os respondentes consideraram seu risco de câncer como sendo igual ao da população em geral e a história familiar de malignidades não foi estatisticamente associada à realização de exames preventivos. Os resultados deste estudo evidenciam a necessidade de intervenção dos profissionais de saúde, em especial do enfermeiro, o qual pode desenvolver atividades de educação em saúde junto a essa clientela, como um dos componentes essenciais para o cuidado de enfermagem em oncogenética.

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Beliefs and interest in cancer risk in an underserved Latino cohort

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

A pilot study of knowledge and interest of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome among Puerto Rican women

A pilot study of knowledge and interest of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome among Puerto Rican women

Social‐cognitive aspects of underserved Latinas preparing to undergo genetic cancer risk assessment for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Percepção de causas e risco oncológico, história familiar e comportamentos preventivos de usuários em aconselhamento oncogenético

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