James E. Andrews|Jerry Johnson|Donald O. Case|Suzanne L. Allard|Kevin C. Kelly
Intention to seek information on cancer genetics
University of South Florida
objective public high interest seeking personal genetic information holds implications health information seeking research health care policy rapid advances cancer genetics research promise early detection prevention treatment yet consumers may greater difficulty finding using information may need make informed decisions regarding personal health future families design statewide telephone survey conducted noninstitutionalized kentucky residents 18 years age older investigate factors associated intention seek cancer genetics information including need information seeking help results results show intention seek cancer genetics information testing readily available moderately high 625 responding n835 status racial minority perception cancer runs ones family frequent worrying cancer risk statistically significant predictors intent seek genetics information conclusions argue already complex health information environment even difficult individuals navigate genetic research becomes ubiquitous health care increase demand genetics information various forms suggested results studies implies enduring intervention strategies needed help individuals acquire necessary health information literacy skills special attention given racial minorities