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Michael Mackert1, Lynn Rew, Daniel Bonevac
1Department of Advertising, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA. mackert@mail.utexas.edu
Purpose:
The purpose of this research was to investigate older adolescents' perceptions of Do-It-Yourself Genetic Assessment (DIYGA) services online and factors that influence their intentions to utilize DIYGA services.
Design And Methods:
A convenience sample of 111 undergraduate students completed an online survey based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.
Results:
Most respondents (80.4%) had not heard of DIYGA services. Predictors of intentions to use DIYGA services included attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived risk of developing a genetic disorder.
Practice Implications:
Nurses are in a unique position to provide much-needed education and guidance to adolescents about genetic testing, particularly given mass media sources were the primary sources of information among these adolescents.
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