Genetic literacy among primary care physicians in a resource-constrained setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Genetic literacy among primary healthcare providers is crucial for appropriate patient care with the advances in genetic and genomic medicine. Studies from high-income countries highlight the lack of knowledge in genetics and the need to develop curricula for continuing professional development of non-geneticists. Scarce data is available from resource-constrained countries in Middle East and North Africa. Lebanon is a small country in this region characterized by high rates of consanguinity and genetic disorders like several surrounding countries, such as Jordan, Syria, and Turkey.

Methods

The primary aim of this study assessed the genetic literacy, self-perceived and actual knowledge as well as practices among primary care providers in Lebanon. The secondary aim

SUBMITTER: Karam PE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10863164 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature