Awareness, attitudes and perspectives of direct-to-consumer genetic testing in Greece: a survey of potential consumers.
J Hum Genet
; 60(9): 515-23, 2015 Sep.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26040209
ABSTRACT
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTCGT) is now offered by numerous companies. The present survey aimed to explore awareness, interest, reasons to take and refuse DTCGT, and understanding of results amongst 725 higher education students in Greece. A third of the responders were aware of DTCGT and interest was dependent on cost. More than 60% of the participants would undergo DTCGT to learn more about their health, to warn their children, so that their doctor can monitor their health and change their lifestyle. Nevertheless, they would prefer to consult their doctor first and expressed concerned about their personal data. After receiving results from a hypothetical DTC genetic test predicting higher risk for colon cancer, 59.5% of the responders thought that they could understand the results but 46.1% believed that the results have diagnostic value. In total, 83.6% of the participants would ask their doctor to explain the results and 70.4% would discuss results with their family. In conclusion, the majority of higher education students in Greece appreciate the benefits of genetic testing but with the involvement of their doctor. A physician's participation in the process and informing the public about the true value of genetic testing, are crucial to avoid misinterpretation of DTCGT results.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Conscientização
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Testes Genéticos
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Triagem e Testes Direto ao Consumidor
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hum Genet
Assunto da revista:
GENETICA MEDICA
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Grécia