The CPT1A Arctic variant: perspectives of community members and providers in two Alaska tribal health settings.

ABSTRACT: Newborn screening in Alaska includes screening for carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A (CPT1A) deficiency. The CPT1A Arctic variant is a variant highly prevalent among Indigenous peoples in the Arctic. In this study, we sought to elicit Alaska Native (AN) community member and AN-serving healthcare providers' knowledge and perspectives on the CPT1A Arctic variant. Focus groups with community members and healthcare providers were held in two regions of Alaska between October 2018 and January 2019. Thematic analysis was used to identify recurring constructs. Knowledge and understanding about the CPT1A Arctic variant and its health impact varied, and participants were interested in learning more about it. Additional education for healthcare professionals was recommended to improve providers' abi

SUBMITTER: Beans JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725401 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature