Awareness and use of genetic testing: An analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Genetic testing is a tool used in a variety of settings for medical and nonhealth related purposes. The goal of this analysis was to better understand the awareness and use of genetic testing in the United States.

Methods

Data from the 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey 5 cycle 4 were used to assess the awareness and use of genetic testing by demographic characteristics, personal cancer history, and family cancer history.

Results

Overall, 75% of participants were aware of genetic testing and 19% of participants had genetic testing. Ancestry testing was the most common type of testing that the participants were aware of and had received. Non-Hispanic Asian, Non-Hispanic Black, and Hispanic respondents and participants with incomes less than $20,000

SUBMITTER: Tiner JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9746668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature