Opportunities and challenges of integrating genetics education about human diversity into public health nurses' responsibilities in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many genetic tests are now available due to evolution by the Human Genome Project. However, the growing use of genetic testing and screening may not only lead to improvements in public health and health promotion, but also trigger grave ethical, legal, and societal concerns. The involvement of community healthcare providers is expected in the future because they have direct contact with the residents through their health programs. The aims of the current study were to clarify how public health nurses perceive the relationship between genetics and professional duties and to identify opportunities and challenges of integrating genetics education into their professional duties.

Methods

In 2017, data were collected through a focus group interview. Content related to t

SUBMITTER: Goda H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6902480 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature