Interventions addressing genetic disease burdens within selected countries in the MENA region: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The MENA region is disproportionately affected by genetic disease. The aim of this research is to scope the region for evidence of genetic services and public health interventions to identify geographic gaps, and to provide a descriptive overview of interventions to identify knowledge gaps.

Methods

This study is conducted as a scoping review and follows the Arksey & O'Malley scoping review framework.

Results

Seventy-six articles spanning 16 MENA nations met inclusion criteria. Studies included interventions in the form of genetic service provision (n=28), as well as comprehensive programs including pilot programs (n=7), community-based genetics programs (n=6) national-level prevention programs (n=18), and national-level mandatory programs (n=17).

Conclus

SUBMITTER: Grant M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9947218 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature