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Description
For sample adults who had ever heard of genetic testing for cancer risk (GENTCANHR), and who had ever had a genetic test to determine the risk of developing cancer in the future (GENTCANEV), GENCONFI indicates whether the respondent believed that their genetic test results would remain confidential.
[show more]According to the survey form, before asking this question, interviewers informed respondents that, "This question refers to the confidentiality of genetic tests results in your medical records."
GENCONFI was 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:
The Manual also states that this question, "refers to confidentiality of the test results in the medical record."
Universe
- 2000: Sample adults age 18+ who have had genetic testing for cancer risk.
Availability
- 2000
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Weights
- 2000 : SAMPWEIGHT