Communication Patterns in Korean Families during BRCA Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer / 종양간호학회지
Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing
;
: 200-209, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-196093
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this micro-ethnography is to examine whether science and societal changes impact family communication patterns among a convenience sample of 16 Korean women.METHODS:
The authors observed family communication in the context of a new breast cancer genetic screening and diagnostic testing program to detect BRCA gene mutations in Korean women at highest risk.RESULTS:
Analysis of in-depth interviews and field notes taken during participant observation illustrated that communication patterns in families vary according to a woman's position in the family. If a grandmother tests positive for a gene mutation, her daughters make decisions on her behalf; they open and maintain the communication channel among family members. If a housewife is diagnosed with cancer and a genetic mutation, she immediately consults her husband and her sisters. The husband creates an open communication channel between his wife, his parents and his siblings. As a result, a woman's cancer is a concern for the whole family not merely a woman's secret or crisis.CONCLUSION:
Cultural differences are important to consider when designing new genetic service programs in different countries.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parents
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Breast
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Breast Neoplasms
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Nuclear Family
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Genetic Testing
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Genes, vif
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Spouses
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Siblings
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Genetic Services
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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