Stakeholder knowledge and attitudes toward the use of predictive genetic testing in South Africa.

ABSTRACT: The use of predictive genetic testing, particularly for risk profiling in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), has the potential to benefit public health by decreasing the disease burden and alleviating the pressure on healthcare. It is thus important to assess knowledge and uptake among stakeholders. This study aimed to assess end users' (community, medical practitioners and medical students) knowledge and attitudes regarding the use and support of genomic medicine. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in Kwazulu-Natal (KZN) among 3 groups of stakeholders (n = 170): medical practitioners from both private and public healthcare, medical students from UKZN and community members represented by teachers. Three structured questionnaires using a Likert scale were administered. Respon

SUBMITTER: Naidoo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9462643 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature