Publications by authors named "Nancy A Innella"
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- The article explores the long-term experiences of women with BRCA mutations, using the life course perspective (LCP) to analyze their emotional and social contexts.
- Over eight years, interviews with sixteen women showed that knowledge of their genetic risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) significantly impacted their lives and family dynamics.
- The study highlights age-related differences in how women perceive their genetic vulnerability, providing valuable insights for healthcare providers in genetic counseling.
This is the first article in a two part series about utilizing the life course perspective (LCP) in genetic counseling. LCP can be a useful tool for genetic counselors when counseling people with a known genetic mutation. Previous theories such as Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) and Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation (CSMSR) examine current reactions to a positive genetic test result.
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