Public perceptions of predictive testing for rheumatoid arthritis compared to breast cancer and early-onset Alzheimer’s disease: a qualitative study

Table 2 Overview of themes and sub-themes

Theme	Subtheme	Diseases discussed*
Decision-making factors influencing uptake of predictive testing	Perceived severity of disease	RA BC AD
	Fear of being identified as at high risk	BC AD
	Treatability of disease	RA BC AD
	Family history	RA BC AD
	Family structure	BC AD
	Age	RA BC AD
	Health attitudes	RA BC
	Upbringing	RA BC AD
	Comorbidities	BC
	Research	RA BC AD
	Occupation	RA
	Existing screening services	BC
	Media	BC
Potential consequences of predictive testing	Lifestyle modification	RA BC AD
	Future planning	RA BC AD
	Responsibility to Disclose Risk Information	RA BC AD
	Risk of discrimination	RA BC AD
	Psychological impact	BC AD
	Support	BC
	Self-learning	RA
	Early diagnosis	BC
Information and support needs of consumers of predictive testing	Test accuracy	RA BC AD
	Risk management	RA BC
	Communication of risk information	RA BC
	Support services	BC

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