Genetic testing is increasingly available in medical settings and direct-to-consumer.
However, the large and growing literature on genetic testing decisions is rife with conflicting …

In this study, we show that managerial heterogeneity plays an important role in firm
decisions. Our view is that in addition to the effects of previously examined determinants …

Evidence suggests that a significant proportion of individuals referred to cancer genetic
counselling (GC) do not attend, and thus may not be engaged in adequate cancer risk …

Background. Perceived risk is a principal variable in theoretical models that attempt to
predict the adoption of health-protective behaviors. Methods. This meta-analysis synthesizes …

Health literacy deficits affect half the American patient population and are linked to poor
health, ineffective disease management and high rates of hospitalization. Restricted literacy …

Family history information comprises an important tool in identifying and referring patients at
risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) to cancer genetic counseling. Despite …

Ethnic disparities in use of cancer genetics services raise concerns about equitable
opportunity to benefit from familial cancer risk assessment, improved survival and quality of …

Four theories of health behavior and of stress and co** are reviewed for their ability to
illuminate interest in uptake and outcomes of genetic testing for adult-onset diseases. These …

Purpose This research aims to examine the moderating role of managerial ability on the
relationship between risk-taking behavior and firms' performance. Design/methodology …

Reasons for the underutilization of genetics services by families of children with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD) are not well understood. We report the identification of factors …