Examines genetic testing interest in adults, relating it to genetic familiarity and sociodemographics, suggesting educational efforts may enhance uptake.
Key Points
The study investigates how genetic familiarity and self-efficacy relate to interest in genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.
Analyzed data from the EDGE baseline survey with 2,319 patients aged ≥25 years.
Conducted bivariate logistic regression for sociodemographic factors and genetic familiarity.
Utilized multivariable logistic regression to explore associations between the variables.
Higher genetic familiarity was associated with increased interest in genetic testing (aOR = 2.67).
Higher income and female sex were positively related to interest in testing.
Participants over 65 years were less likely to show interest in genetic testing (aOR = 0.28).