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Measuring the impact of genetic knowledge on intentions and attitudes of the community towards expanded preconception carrier screening.

Royston OngDenise HowtingAlethea ReaHayley ChristianPauline CharmanCaron MolsterGianina RavenscroftNigel George Laing
Published in: Journal of medical genetics (2018)
Knowledge is instrumental in influencing participation. Having good genetic knowledge may not be enough to understand core concepts of PCS and may impact informed decision-making. This study recommends that continuous education of health professionals and thus the community, in PCS is crucial to reduce misconceptions.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • decision making
  • genome wide
  • copy number
  • physical activity
  • gene expression