Genetics educational needs in China: physicians’ experience and knowledge of genetic testing
Purpose: The aims of this study were to explore the relationship between physicians’ knowledge and utilization of genetic testing and to explore genetics educational needs in China. Methods: An anonymous survey about experience, attitudes, and knowledge of genetic testing was conducted among physici...
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Published in | Genetics in medicine Vol. 17; no. 9; pp. 757 - 760 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
New York
Nature Publishing Group US
01.09.2015
Elsevier Limited |
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Summary: | Purpose:
The aims of this study were to explore the relationship between physicians’ knowledge and utilization of genetic testing and to explore genetics educational needs in China.
Methods:
An anonymous survey about experience, attitudes, and knowledge of genetic testing was conducted among physicians affiliated with Peking Union Medical College Hospital during their annual health evaluation. A personal genetics knowledge score was developed and predictors of personal genetics knowledge score were evaluated.
Results:
Sixty-four physicians (33% male) completed the survey. Fifty-eight percent of them had used genetic testing in their clinical practice. Using a 4-point scale, mean knowledge scores of six common genetic testing techniques ranged from 1.7 ± 0.9 to 2.4 ± 1.0, and the average personal genetics knowledge score was 2.1 ± 0.8. In regression analysis, significant predictors of higher personal genetics knowledge score were ordering of genetic testing, utilization of pedigrees, higher medical degree, and recent genetics training (
P
< 0.05). Sixty-six percent of physicians indicated a desire for specialized genetic services, and 84% reported a desire for additional genetics education.
Conclusion:
This study demonstrated a sizable gap between Chinese physicians’ knowledge and utilization of genetic testing. Participants had high self-perceived genetics educational needs. Development of genetics educational platforms is both warranted and desired in China.
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ISSN: | 1098-3600 1530-0366 |
DOI: | 10.1038/gim.2014.182 |