How young people find out about their family history of Huntington's disease
Authors: Forrest Keenan, K., van Teijlingen, E., McKee, L., Miedzybrodzka, Z. and Simpson, S.A.
Journal: Social Science and Medicine
Volume: 68
Issue: 10
Pages: 1892-1900
ISSN: 0277-9536
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.02.049
Abstract:Family communication about adult-onset hereditary illness can be problematic, leaving some relatives inadequately informed or ignorant of their risk. Although studies have explored the barriers and facilitators in family communication about genetic risk, questions remain about when, what, how and indeed whether to tell relatives. The process of disclosure is also dependent upon the way in which genetic information is realized and understood by recipients, but research here is limited. Our paper explores young people's experiences of finding out about a family history of the hereditary disorder Huntington's disease (HD). In-depth interviews explored how and when young people found out, their reactions to different communication styles and any impact on family relations. We recruited young people through the North of Scotland regional genetics clinic and the Scottish Huntington's Association (SHA). Thirty-three young people (aged 9-28) were interviewed. A qualitative analysis was undertaken which revealed four types of disclosure experiences: (1) having always been told, (2) gradually told, (3) HD was kept a secret, or (4) HD as a new diagnosis. In particular, the timing and style of disclosure from relatives, and one's stage of awareness, were fundamental in structuring participants' accounts. This article focuses on questions of when, how and indeed whether to tell children, and sits within a broader set of research and practice issues about what professionals and families (should) tell children about parental illness and genetic risk. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd.
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How young people find out about their family history of Huntington's disease.
Authors: Forrest Keenan, K., van Teijlingen, E., McKee, L., Miedzybrodzka, Z. and Simpson, S.A.
Journal: Soc Sci Med
Volume: 68
Issue: 10
Pages: 1892-1900
ISSN: 0277-9536
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.02.049
Abstract:Family communication about adult-onset hereditary illness can be problematic, leaving some relatives inadequately informed or ignorant of their risk. Although studies have explored the barriers and facilitators in family communication about genetic risk, questions remain about when, what, how and indeed whether to tell relatives. The process of disclosure is also dependent upon the way in which genetic information is realized and understood by recipients, but research here is limited. Our paper explores young people's experiences of finding out about a family history of the hereditary disorder Huntington's disease (HD). In-depth interviews explored how and when young people found out, their reactions to different communication styles and any impact on family relations. We recruited young people through the North of Scotland regional genetics clinic and the Scottish Huntington's Association (SHA). Thirty-three young people (aged 9-28) were interviewed. A qualitative analysis was undertaken which revealed four types of disclosure experiences: (1) having always been told, (2) gradually told, (3) HD was kept a secret, or (4) HD as a new diagnosis. In particular, the timing and style of disclosure from relatives, and one's stage of awareness, were fundamental in structuring participants' accounts. This article focuses on questions of when, how and indeed whether to tell children, and sits within a broader set of research and practice issues about what professionals and families (should) tell children about parental illness and genetic risk.
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How young people find out about their family history of Huntington's disease
Authors: Keenan, K.F., van Teijlingen, E., McKee, L., Miedzybrodzka, Z. and Simpson, S.A.
Journal: SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
Volume: 68
Issue: 10
Pages: 1892-1900
eISSN: 1873-5347
ISSN: 0277-9536
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.02.049
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How young people find out about their family history of Huntington’s disease
Authors: Keenan, K.F., van Teijlingen, E., McKee, L., Miedzybrodzka, Z. and Simpson, S.A.
Journal: Social Science & Medicine
Volume: 68
Pages: 1892-1900
ISSN: 0277-9536
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.02.049
Abstract:Family communication about adult-onset hereditary illness can be problematic, leaving some relatives inadequately informed or ignorant of their risk. Although studies have explored the barriers and facilitators in family communication about genetic risk, questions remain about when, what, how and indeed whether to tell relatives. The process of disclosure is also dependent upon the way in which genetic information is realized and understood by recipients, but research here is limited. Our paper explores young people's experiences of finding out about a family history of the hereditary disorder Huntington's disease (HD). In-depth interviews explored how and when young people found out, their reactions to different communication styles and any impact on family relations. We recruited young people through the North of Scotland regional genetics clinic and the Scottish Huntington's Association (SHA). Thirty-three young people (aged 9–28) were interviewed. A qualitative analysis was undertaken which revealed four types of disclosure experiences: (1) having always been told, (2) gradually told, (3) HD was kept a secret, or (4) HD as a new diagnosis. In particular, the timing and style of disclosure from relatives, and one's stage of awareness, were fundamental in structuring participants' accounts. This article focuses on questions of when, how and indeed whether to tell children, and sits within a broader set of research and practice issues about what professionals and families (should) tell children about parental illness and genetic risk.
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How young people find out about their family history of Huntington's disease.
Authors: Forrest Keenan, K., van Teijlingen, E., McKee, L., Miedzybrodzka, Z. and Simpson, S.A.
Journal: Social science & medicine (1982)
Volume: 68
Issue: 10
Pages: 1892-1900
eISSN: 1873-5347
ISSN: 0277-9536
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.02.049
Abstract:Family communication about adult-onset hereditary illness can be problematic, leaving some relatives inadequately informed or ignorant of their risk. Although studies have explored the barriers and facilitators in family communication about genetic risk, questions remain about when, what, how and indeed whether to tell relatives. The process of disclosure is also dependent upon the way in which genetic information is realized and understood by recipients, but research here is limited. Our paper explores young people's experiences of finding out about a family history of the hereditary disorder Huntington's disease (HD). In-depth interviews explored how and when young people found out, their reactions to different communication styles and any impact on family relations. We recruited young people through the North of Scotland regional genetics clinic and the Scottish Huntington's Association (SHA). Thirty-three young people (aged 9-28) were interviewed. A qualitative analysis was undertaken which revealed four types of disclosure experiences: (1) having always been told, (2) gradually told, (3) HD was kept a secret, or (4) HD as a new diagnosis. In particular, the timing and style of disclosure from relatives, and one's stage of awareness, were fundamental in structuring participants' accounts. This article focuses on questions of when, how and indeed whether to tell children, and sits within a broader set of research and practice issues about what professionals and families (should) tell children about parental illness and genetic risk.
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