Attitudes towards genetic testing: The role of genetic literacy, motivated cognition, and socio-demographic characteristics.

ABSTRACT: Understanding reasons for why people choose to have or not to have a genetic test is essential given the ever-increasing use of genetic technologies in everyday life. The present study explored the multiple drivers of people's attitudes towards genetic testing. Using the International Genetic Literacy and Attitudes Survey (iGLAS), we collected data on: (1) willingness to undergo testing; (2) genetic literacy; (3) motivated cognition; and (4) demographic and cultural characteristics. The 37 variables were explored in the largest to-date sample of 4311 participants from diverse demographic and cultural backgrounds. The results showed that 82% of participants were willing to undergo genetic testing for improved treatment; and over 73%-for research. The 35 predictor variables together explaine

SUBMITTER: Likhanov M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10651000 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature