Smith K R, Croyle R T
Genetic Science in Society Program, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112, USA.
Am J Public Health. 1995 Oct;85(10):1435-8. doi: 10.2105/ajph.85.10.1435.
This study examined public interest regarding genetic testing for colon cancer susceptibility. Survey data were collected from 383 adults in Utah. Respondents were very (47.3%) or somewhat (36.6%) interested in taking this genetic test. Nearly 95% reported that they would share their results with others. Individuals with higher income and with a perceived risk of getting colon cancer were the most interested in testing. Individuals without health insurance and widowed individuals were the least likely to share their test results. If respondents were told that they carried a gene for colon cancer, most would be concerned with how to reduce their risk of getting the disease.
本研究调查了公众对结肠癌易感性基因检测的兴趣。从犹他州的383名成年人中收集了调查数据。受访者对进行这种基因检测非常感兴趣(47.3%)或有点感兴趣(36.6%)。近95%的人表示他们会与他人分享检测结果。收入较高且认为自己有患结肠癌风险的人对检测最感兴趣。没有医疗保险的人和丧偶者最不可能分享他们的检测结果。如果受访者被告知他们携带结肠癌基因,大多数人会关心如何降低患该病的风险。