General public's knowledge, interest and information needs related to genetic cancer: an exploratory study.

I, Mesters; I, Mesters; A, Ausems; Vries H, De

doi:10.1097/00008469-200502000-00010

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General public's knowledge, interest and information needs related to genetic cancer: an exploratory study.

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Mesters I

Ausems A

Abstract

Single-group interviews were conducted with 49 people to get an idea of what and how the general public thinks about genetic cancer. Understanding what people think and need is crucial for adequate public health communication about genetic issues. Group discussions revealed that people believed that...

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