title: Predictors of decision making in families at risk for inherited breast/ovarian cancer.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with decision making about inherited cancer risk information within families and determine the interdependence between survivors' and relatives' decision making.
  
  
  METHODS
  A descriptive, cross-sectional design using a population-based sample of 146 dyads (N = 292) was used. Analyses included multilevel modeling using the Actor-Partner-Interdependence Model.
  
  
  METHODS
  Decision making regarding inherited cancer risk information.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Several individual and family factors contributed toward survivors' and female relatives' decision making about inherited cancer risk information. Individual factors included the individual's perceptions of their family communication and cancer history. Family factors included survivors' and family members' age, communication and coping style that influenced the decision making of the other member of the dyad. Cancer worries and a monitoring coping style affected both seeking and avoiding decision making for survivors and relatives.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In view of the importance of genetic information upon family health outcomes, it is critical to address both individual and family factors that may influence decision making about cancer risk information and surveillance options for all members within the family.
authors.affiliation: College of Health Professions, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI 48221-3038, USA. mellonsk@udmercy.edu
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mellon
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Janisse
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gold
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cichon
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Berry-Bobovski
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tainsky
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Simon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D055815:Young Adult