Genetic testing

When prediction generates stigmatization

Bibliographic Data

ID4923734
AuthorsJulia Dimillo (0000-0002-2815-6483, McGill University), André Samson (0000-0002-1118-3880, University of Ottawa), Anne Thériault (0000-0002-9928-057X, University of Ottawa), Sandra Lowry (The Ottawa Hospital, Canada), Lowry (Ottawa Hospital), Linda Corsini (The Ottawa Hospital, Canada), Shailendra Verma (0000-0002-6911-9064, University of Ottawa), Eva Tomiak (0000-0002-7416-6703, University of Ottawa)
Year2015
Volume20
Issue4
Pages393-400
Publication date2015-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105313502566
PMID24038098
OpenAlexW1989893231
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited26

Using grounded theory methodology, this study examined the experiences of six BRCA1/ 2 gene mutation carriers (mean age = 38.5 years). Three types of stigmatization were identified: stigmatization by anticipation, stigmatization through rejection, and stigmatization by affiliation. Participants described potential impacts on their womanhood, felt threatened by others, and revealed fears that their children would inherit their stigmatization. These findings indicate the importance of psychological support in the follow-up of such patients

Anticipation (artificial intelligence · Biology · Genetic testing · Grounded theory · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Sociology · Stigma (botany · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · BRCA gene mutations in cancer · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Genetics · Social Psychology

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