Publications by authors named "Euijun Hwang"
Background: For robots to be effectively used in health applications, they need to display appropriate social behaviors. A fundamental requirement in all social interactions is the ability to engage, maintain, and demonstrate attention. Attentional behaviors include leaning forward, self-disclosure, and changes in voice pitch.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of our study was to determine the rate of participation in genetic testing, to determine the reasons for non-participation and to identify the factors affecting participation in BRCA genetic testing for high-risk patients.
Methods: This study was performed through a retrospective review of 804 individuals who underwent genetic counseling for BRCA1/2 gene mutations at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital between July 2003 and September 2012.
Results: In total, 728 (90.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify factors influencing the choice to have risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) among women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations in South Korea.
- Among 124 women reviewed, only 21 out of 71 eligible carriers chose RRSO, with a notable 52.6% of those in their 50s opting for the procedure.
- Key factors influencing the decision included age and a personal history of breast cancer, highlighting their importance in counseling BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.