Perceptions of genomic newborn screening: a cross-sectional survey conducted with UK medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the potential to identify a vast number of rare diseases soon after birth, genomic newborn screening (gNBS) could facilitate earlier interventions and improve health outcomes. Designing a gNBS programme will involve balancing stakeholders' opinions and addressing concerns. The views of medical students-future clinicians who would deliver gNBS-have not yet been explored.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide online survey of UK medical students via the REDCap platform. Perceptions of gNBS, including scope of testing and potential benefits and drawbacks, were explored using a mix of multiple-choice questions, Likert scales, visual analogue scales and free-text questions.

Results

In total, 116 medical students across 16 universities participated. Overall, 45%

SUBMITTER: Seed L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423729 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature