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SUBMITTER: Lewis KL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4860179 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lewis Katie L KL Hooker Gillian W GW Connors Philip D PD Hyams Travis C TC Wright Martha F MF Caldwell Samantha S Biesecker Leslie G LG Biesecker Barbara B BB
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics 20151105 6
<h4>Purpose</h4>This study investigated how genome sequencing results affect health behaviors, affect, and communication.<h4>Methods</h4>We report on 29 participants who received a sequence result in the ClinSeq study, a cohort of well-educated, postreproductive volunteers. A mixed-methods design was used to explore respondents' use, communication, and perceived utility of results.<h4>Results</h4>Most participants (72%) shared their result with at least one health-care provider, and 31% reported ...[more]