Motivations, barriers, and behaviors related to obtaining and discussing family health history: A sex-based comparison among young adults

Background: Genetic predisposition is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, yet little is known about the frequency in which college students seek out their family health history or with whom they communicate relevant information.Purpose: This study examines motivations and barriers associated wi...

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Main Authors: Matthew Lee eSmith, Christopher E Beaudoin, Erica T Sosa, Jairus C Pulczinski, Marcia G Ory, E. Lisako J McKyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpubh.2015.00249/full