Family Caring, Culture, and Communication: Barriers to BRCA-Related Risk Disclosure in Korea—A Qualitative Study

Key Points

• Investigate barriers to BRCA-related risk disclosure within families in Korea, emphasizing cultural influences and nursing roles.
• Conducted qualitative interviews to explore family communication dynamics.
• Analyzed the role of nurses in risk disclosure processes.
• Examined cultural factors affecting communication strategies.
• Identified key barriers related to cultural sensitivities in risk communication.
• Highlighted the crucial role of nurses in facilitating family discussions.
• Revealed significant emotional factors impacting risk disclosure.