Communication Patterns in Korean Families during BRCA Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
- Authors
- Gwen Anderson; 전명희; 최경숙
- Issue Date
- 2011
- Publisher
- 대한종양간호학회
- Keywords
- 유전성 유방암; 돌연변이; 유전상담; 가족; 커뮤니케이션; Breast Neoplasms; Genes; Genetic Counseling; Health Communication; Cultural Anthropology
- Citation
- Asian Oncology Nursing, v.11, no.3, pp 200 - 209
- Pages
- 10
- Journal Title
- Asian Oncology Nursing
- Volume
- 11
- Number
- 3
- Start Page
- 200
- End Page
- 209
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/46732
- ISSN
- 2287-2434
2287-447x
- Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this micro-ethnography is to examine whether science and societal changes impact family communication patterns among a convenience sample of 16 Korean women. Methods: The authors observed family communication in the context of a new breast cancer genetic screening and diagnostic testing program to detect BRCA gene mutations in Korean women at highest risk. Results: Analysis of in-depth interviews and field notes taken during participant observation illustrated that communication patterns in families vary according to a woman’s position in the family. If a grandmother tests positive for a gene mutation, her daughters make decisions on her behalf; they open and maintain the communication channel among family members. If a housewife is diagnosed with cancer and a genetic mutation, she immediately consults her husband and her sisters. The husband creates an open communication channel between his wife, his parents and his siblings. As a result, a woman’s cancer is a concern for the whole family not merely a woman’s secret or crisis. Conclusion: Cultural differences are important to consider when designing new genetic service programs in different countries.
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