Associations between subjective social status and predictors of interest in genetic testing among women diagnosed
Jonathan N Odumegwu1, Daniel Chavez-Yenter2,3, Melody S Goodman1
1Department of Biostatistics, NYU School of Global Public Health, New York, NY, USA.
Cancer Causes & Control : CCC
|May 3, 2024
Summary
Subjective social status impacts interest in genetic testing for young breast cancer patients. Higher social status correlates with increased knowledge and interest, while lower status and income reduce it, highlighting the need for equitable interventions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Genetics
- Sociology
Background:
- Genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer is crucial for young women.
- Disparities exist in access and utilization of genetic testing among different social groups.
- Research on predictors of genetic testing interest in young breast cancer patients is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between subjective social status (SSS) and factors influencing genetic testing interest in young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
- To identify predictors of genetic testing interest, considering knowledge, worry, health consciousness, and decision-making preferences.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 1,076 young women diagnosed with breast cancer was studied.
- Relationships between subjective social status (SSS) and various predictors (knowledge, worry, health consciousness, etc.) were examined.
- Multivariate analysis was used to identify significant predictors of genetic testing interest.
Main Results:
- Higher SSS was associated with greater knowledge of genome sequencing limitations and higher informational norms.
- Education and health status were significant predictors for higher SSS women.
- Lower SSS women with low income showed significantly lower interest in genetic testing.
Conclusions:
- Subjective social status is a critical factor in understanding genetic testing interest among young breast cancer patients.
- Interventions to improve genetic knowledge and testing uptake should consider the social context and status of these women.
- Ensuring equitable access to the benefits of genetic testing requires addressing socioeconomic disparities.
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