Study intervention
cancer
CANCER
Participants assigned to the intervention group received an intervention that was based on the TeleCARE intervention, that was shown to be effective at increasing uptake of colorectal screening in high‐risk relatives.This theory‐based behavioral telephone follow‐up genetic counseling (TFGC) intervention consists of several components:
Part 1: Initial Assessment.All women randomized to the intervention completed the Risk Behavior Diagnosis Scale (RBDS)Part 2: Telephone Follow‐up Genetic Counseling (TFGC) Intervention Delivery.The intervention delivered by genetic counselors was based on the EPPM, implementation intentions and motivational interviewing principles. To standardize the counseling sessions, all genetic counselors were trained and supervised by a motivational interviewing and EPPM expert. Each counselor completed 20 h of training time before delivering the intervention. In the month following the training, counselors submitted four practice tapes for coding and quality control, and participated in four weekly supervision sessions with the trainer. Tapes were coded using the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) coding system, a widely used measure of MI adherence.One trained genetic counselor from each participating cancer genetics clinic delivered the intervention to ensure that participants continued to have ongoing relationships with their original cancer genetics clinic. The intervention incorporated risk communication and behavior change approaches designed to: (1) raise awareness of threats about 