Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
15
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|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Your doctor recommended it | X |
| 2 | You requested it | X |
| 3 | Family member suggested it | X |
| 4 | You heard or read about it in the news | X |
| 5 | Other | X |
| 7 | Refused | X |
| 8 | Not ascertained | X |
| 9 | Don't know | · |
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Description
For sample adults aged 18 and older who have ever received genetic counseling, GENCNSLRSN reports the main reason the person had genetic counseling. This variable is part of a series of genetic counseling and genetic test-related variables.
[show more]The 2015 Field Representative's Manuals explains "genetic counseling for cancer risk involves a discussion with a specially trained health care provider about your family history of cancer and how likely you are to develop cancer. It may also include a discussion about whether genetic testing is right for you".
Universe
- 2015: Sample adults who have ever received genetic counseling
Availability
- 2015
Survey Text
| 2015 |
2015
Survey form
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Question ID: NAG.002_00.000
Instrument Variable Name: GCMREAS
Question Text:
Question Text:
What was the MAIN reason you had genetic counseling?
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1 Your doctor recommended it
2 You requested it
3 Family member suggested it
4 You heard or read about it in the news
5 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
2 You requested it
3 Family member suggested it
4 You heard or read about it in the news
5 Other
7 Refused
9 Don't know
Universe Text: Sample adults 18+ who have ever received genetic counseling
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Weights
- 2015 : SAMPWEIGHT