Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
00
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | No | X |
| 2 | Yes | X |
| 7 | Unknown-refused | · |
| 8 | Unknown-not ascertained | · |
| 9 | Unknown-don't know | X |
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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), GENRESUL indicates whether the respondent had received the results of their genetic test for cancer risk.
A follow-up question about how the results were communicated was also asked (GENGOTHOW).
GENRESUL 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:
Universe
- 2000: Sample adults age 18+ who have had genetic testing for cancer risk.
Availability
- 2000
Weights
- 2000 : SAMPWEIGHT