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Investigate barriers to BRCA-related risk disclosure within families in Korea, emphasizing cultural influences and nursing roles.

February 13, 2026Seminars in Oncology Nursing0 citationsOpen Access

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

JJJuhye JinKorea National University of Transportation JHJeehee HanChung-Ang University SKSoo Yeon KimYonsei University

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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.

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Nurses are critical mediators in the physician-patient-family nexus, playing a role that extends beyond clinical support to include emotional guidance, risk communication, and cultural sensitivity in facilitating family communication.

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