Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
15
|
00
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X | X |
| 1 | No | X | X |
| 2 | Yes | X | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | X | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | X | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X | · |
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Description
GENCOUNS indicates whether the sample adult respondent received genetic counseling for cancer risk.
[show more]The survey form directed interviewers to read if necessary, "By genetic counseling, I mean a thorough discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of testing that includes an explanation of what the test can and cannot tell you."
GENCOUNS was initially included in a section of the 2000 Cancer Control Module dedicated to questions on genetic testing. Interviewers began this part of the survey by reading the following statement:
The 2000 Field Representative's Manual defines genetic testing as:
Universe
- 2000: Sample adults age 18+ who have had genetic testing for cancer risk.
- 2015: Sample adults age 18+.
Availability
- 2000, 2015
Survey Text
| 2015 |
| 2000 |
Question Text:
Have you ever received genetic counseling for cancer risk?
2 No
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Skip Instructions:
(2,R,D) [go to GTPOSS1]
FR: READ IF NECESSARY:
By genetic counseling, I mean a thorough discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of testing that includes an explanation of what the test can and cannot tell you.
(2) No (NAG.150)
(7) Refused (NAG.150)
(9) Don't know (NAG.150)
Weights
- 2000, 2015 : SAMPWEIGHT