Genetic counseling workforce diversity, inclusion, and capacity in Australia and New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To understand diversity, inclusion, and capacity of genetic counselors (GCs) in Australasia (Australia and New Zealand).

Methods

Individuals with or working toward a GC qualification in Australasia were invited to complete an online survey, between November 2022 and March 2023. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, 1-sample proportion z-tests, 2-sample z-tests, and χ² tests. Qualitative data were analyzed using inductive content analysis.

Results

A total of 252 participants responded to the survey. A subset analysis of respondents residing in Australia demonstrated a lack of representation across various characteristics including sex, relationship status, caregiver status, location, country of birth, Aboriginal/

SUBMITTER: Kanga-Parabia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658314 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature