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Exploring the Emotional Effects of Reproductive Decision-Making in Women With a BRCA Pathogenic Variant
Elizabeth Skrovanek1, Catherine M Bender2, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob3
1Elizabeth Skrovanek.
Objectives:
To evaluate how reproductive decision-making in women with a known BRCA pathogenic variant is influenced by emotional states and individual factors.
Sample & Setting:
85 women with a BRCA pathogenic variant from a familial cancer registry at a local university hospital system in Pennsylvania.
Methods & Variables:
This exploratory, descriptive study used the validated Appraisal of Life Events Scale to measure emotional states. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the relationships among emotional states, BRCA pathogenic variant status, and individual factors in reproductive decision-making.
Results:
Age at genetic testing and number of children significantly predicted decisions about having more children. Among women with family history of ovarian cancer, perceived loss/benefit was significantly associated with reproductive decision-making. Loss/benefit was significantly related to reproductive decision-making among women with family history of ovarian cancer.
Implications For Nursing:
Recognizing the emotional impact of reproductive decision-making in women at risk for hereditary cancer could aid in improving their overall health and psychosocial outcomes.
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