Nigerian parents' perspectives on genetic testing in their children with genetic eye diseases.

ABSTRACT: The decision for genetic testing in children is usually taken by their parents or caregivers, and may be influenced by sociocultural and ethical concerns. This study evaluateds the perspectives of Nigerian parents towards genetic testing of their children with genetic eye diseases parental willingness for genetic testing in their children, and its determinants, in a hospital setting in Nigeria. This cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted at the Eye clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan. The participants were 42 parents of children with genetic eye diseases purposively recruited from April to July 2021. The main variables of interest were overall willingness to test, and willingness to test given ten different scenarios. Summary statistics were performed, and determinants

SUBMITTER: Monye HI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10444708 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature