Acceptability, consideration, intention, and uptake of six common types of direct-to-consumer genetic tests in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT: While direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) has gained significant popularity, concerns persist that the public may lack adequate information and support to make well-informed decisions and understand test results. Several types of DTC-GT are on the market, each with distinct purposes and risks. The expected user population may differ per type of DTC-GT, suggesting a need for tailored information materials. Considering six different types of DTC-GT, this paper aims to identify how people's acceptability of DTC-GT and their interest in undergoing a DTC-GT within the next year (intention) and in the future (consideration) may differ depending on individuals' characteristics or the type of DTC-GT. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in April 2022 among Dutch adults. Generaliz

SUBMITTER: Leerschool AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647929 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature