Public's perception and attitude toward genetic testing in Jazan region.

Autor: Eltyeb EE; Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Alhazmi SA; Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Maafa SHI; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Mobarki SJ; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Sobaikhi NH; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Sumayli RA; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Alattas KK; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Shayani HM; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Alqahtani AM; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Alhazmi FA; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia., Al-Musawa HI; Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Al Maarefah Rd, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2024 Oct; Vol. 13 (10), pp. 4715-4720. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 18.
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_872_24
Abstrakt: Background: With the advancements in genetic testing, a differentiated evaluation for susceptibility to diseases is becoming applicable to many disorders. Understanding the circumstances and promoting the widespread use of these tests in the Saudi setting requires understanding public opinion and attitudes. This study aimed to determine the perception and attitudes of the public in the Jazan region to genetic testing.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey study of 507 participants was conducted in the Jazan region. The data were collected through an online questionnaire containing demographic information and statements assessing public perceptions and attitudes.
Results: Our findings showed that perspectives toward genetic testing, especially premarital and prenatal testing, are generally positive and consistent with previous research. Approximately 79.1% of the participants had a positive attitude toward supporting a compulsory governmental decision of genetic screening before marriage, and 67.3% were willing to perform such testing in the future. More than half of the participants were willing to allow pregnancy termination if there was a higher probability of genetic disease in the baby. In contrast, only 29.6% agreed with the decision to divorce due to the higher probability of genetic disease in their children. The predictors for a positive attitude to genetic testing were nationality, marital status, and monthly income.
Conclusion: The results of the present study indicate that there are acceptable perspectives and attitudes toward genetic testing, especially premarital and prenatal testing.
Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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