The difference in knowledge and concerns between healthcare professionals and patients about genetic-related issues: A questionnaire-based study

Basima A Almomani, Nour A Al-Sawalha, Maha S Al-Keilani and Hatem A Aman

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 6, 1-13

Abstract: Effective adoption of genetics in clinical practice requires the support of and interaction between the different partners of healthcare system; healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients. The study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge, factors affecting the knowledge, and concerns of HCPs and patients regarding genetic-related issues such as lack of knowledge about genetics and genetic conditions, awareness of the importance of genetics in clinical practice and genetic services and resources deficits. A cross sectional study was conducted in different areas of Jordan using a convenient sampling approach. An English questionnaire was self-administered to HCPs. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with patients in Arabic by trained researcher. A total of 1000 HCPs and 1448 patients were recruited. There was a significant difference (p

Date: 2020
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