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Knowledge level and educational needs of Turkish oncology nurses regarding the genetics of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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SCHOOL OF NURSING
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Güvenç, Gülten
Kök, Gülşah

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Background: This study evaluated Turkish oncology nurses' knowledge and educational needs regarding genetics of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. Method: An online survey was used to collect data from 104 Turkish oncology nurses. Results: The mean level of knowledge in oncology genetics was 6.74 +/- 3.85. The majority of nurses (78.7%) were aware of the fact that family history of ovarian or breast cancer is an important risk factor for ovarian or breast cancer; however, a much smaller percentage (25.5%) understood that BRCA1 mutations in women can be transferred by the father. The majority of the nurses (59.6%) were willing to take continuing education in cancer genetics. Conclusion: Turkish oncology nurses have a moderate level of knowledge in cancer genetics. Therefore, educators should develop targeted educational activities in genetics as a part of continuing education programs to enhance nursing practice in cancer care.

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Nursing

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Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing

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10.3928/00220124-20171115-09

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