Table 3 Multivariate predictors of satisfaction and quality of life

Satisfaction with genetic testing decision

Step 1

4.3

1.9-9.9

0.001

 RRM

Step 2

 Time since diagnosis

0.31

 Unaffected (Referent)

1.0

--

--

 Less than 10 years since diagnosis

2.0

0.8-5.2

0.16

 More than 10 years since diagnosis

1.1

0.4-2.8

0.92

Satisfaction with management decisions

 RRO

2.4

1.0-5.5

0.04

 RRM

2.4

1.0-5.8

0.05

Quality of life (FACT-B)

 Variable

Step 1 β

Total R ²

ΔR ²

df

Step 2 β

Step 1

0.16***

 Baseline anxiety

−0.34***

−0.49***

 RRM before testing

0.24*

0.21*

Step 2

0.20***

0.04*

3,92

 Anxiety X RRM before testing

0.26*