Correlates of genetic counseling and testing among Orthodox Jews.
One hundred and thirty-six Orthodox Jews responded to questions about their family background, disability attitudes, and their participation in genetic counseling and testing. Findings showed that only birth order and the presence of a disabled family member correlated with increased chances of an individual going for genetic counseling/testing. Results are discussed in the context of the contemporary sociology of Orthodox Judaism, with a particular focus on better understanding the experience of having a disabled family member.
Pollak
Shulamis Juni
SJ
Beren Academy, 11333 Cliffwood Drive, Houston, TX 77035, USA. spollak@berenacademy.org
D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D005195:Family Relations / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D006801:Humans; D007585:Jews / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007599:Judaism / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage / Q000208:ethnology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City / Q000453:epidemiology; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012945:Social Values / Q000208:ethnology*; D013240:Stereotyping; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult