APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Cancer Genetic Testing in U.S. Black Women: Family Communication and Guilt
Session: Poster Session VII - Research Proposal Posters
Authors
- Brandon HertzendorfPresenting Author
National Human Genome Research Institute - Matthew Leitao
National Human Genome Research Institute - Kimberly Bertrand
Boston University - Michelle Trevino-Talbot
Boston University - Maureen Flynn
MGH Institute of Health Professions - Maggie Ruderman
Boston University - Howard Cabral
Boston University - Julie Palmer
Boston University - Susan Persky
National Human Genome Research Institute - Catharine Wang
Boston University
Abstract
The study examines how 759 Black women communicate genetic cancer risk results to family members. It investigates how family support, risk perception, and guilt influence result-sharing behavior and satisfaction of family communication. Understanding these factors could help develop interventions to improve sharing of genetic test results among families.
Communication
