Theory‐based behavior change intervention to increase uptake of risk‐reducing salpingo‐oophorectomy in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant: The PREVENT randomized controlled trial
Kelly A. Metcalfe,
Tuya Pal,
Steven A. Narod
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of a theory‐based behavioral intervention delivered by genetic counselors on the uptake of risk‐reducing salpingo‐oophorectomy (RRSO) at 12 and 24 months by women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic variant (PV) compared to women who received usual care.MethodsIn this two‐arm, multi‐site randomized controlled trial participants were randomized to receive a theoretically‐guided behavioral telephone intervention or usual care. Outcome data were collected at 12 and 24 months. Particip… Show more
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