Predictors of Cancer Genetic Testing Among U.S. Adults: Insights From the Health Information National Trends Survey 7

Age, race/ethnicity, income, personal cancer history, trust in healthcare providers, and engagement with digital health tools were significant predictors of cancer genetic testing. These findings underscore the need for targeted outreach and education, particularly among younger adults, certain racial/ethnic groups, and individuals with lower engagement in digital health, to ensure equitable access to genetic testing.

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Cureus
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2025-10-29
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95699
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BRCA gene mutations in cancer
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Predictors of Cancer Genetic Testing Among U.S. Adults: Insights From the Health Information National Trends Survey 7

Prudence Lam, Rimpal Vaghela, Ananya Roy, Preksha Singh et al.
Cureus
BRCA gene mutations in cancer
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Predictors of Cancer Genetic Testing Among U.S. Adults: Insights From the Health Information National Trends Survey 7

Prudence Lam, Rimpal Vaghela, Ananya Roy, Preksha Singh, Shreyans Singhvi, Abhi Shah, Naqeeya Sabuwala
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Age, race/ethnicity, income, personal cancer history, trust in healthcare providers, and engagement with digital health tools were significant predictors of cancer genetic testing. These findings underscore the need for targeted outreach and education, particularly among younger adults, certain racial/ethnic groups, and individuals with lower engagement in digital health, to ensure equitable access to genetic testing.

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Mount Auburn Hospital (US), Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College (IN), Jai Narain Vyas University (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
BRCA gene mutations in cancer
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Predictors of Cancer Genetic Testing Among U.S. Adults: Insights From the Health Information National Trends Survey 7 — Prudence Lam, Rimpal Vaghela, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS