2011
Genetic counseling following the detection of hemoglobinopathy trait on the newborn screen is well received, improves knowledge, and relieves anxiety
Kladny B, Williams A, Gupta A, Gettig E, Krishnamurti L. Genetic counseling following the detection of hemoglobinopathy trait on the newborn screen is well received, improves knowledge, and relieves anxiety. Genetics In Medicine 2011, 13: 658-661. PMID: 21546841, DOI: 10.1097/gim.0b013e31821435f7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Health beliefs among African American women regarding genetic testing and counseling for sickle cell disease
Gustafson S, Gettig E, Watt-Morse M, Krishnamurti L. Health beliefs among African American women regarding genetic testing and counseling for sickle cell disease. Genetics In Medicine 2007, 9: 303-310. PMID: 17505208, DOI: 10.1097/gim.0b013e3180534282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSickle cell diseaseAfrican American womenCell diseaseGenetic testingHealth beliefsAmerican womenLikelihood of benefitHealth Belief ModelGynecology clinicHigh prevalenceDisease preventionDiseaseAnonymous questionnaireBelief ModelSeverityLikert scale responsesGenetic counselingWomenCounselingCounseling strategiesCumulative meanRiskLow acceptanceChildrenLikert scale