A Population-Based Survey in Australia of Men's and Women's Perceptions of Genetic Risk and Predictive Genetic Testing and Implications for Primary Care

摘要: Background: Community attitudes research regarding genetic issues is important when contemplating the potential value and utilisation of predictive testing for common diseases in mainstream health services. This article aims to report population-based discuss their relevance integrating services primary contexts. Methods: Men’s women’s were investigated via omnibus telephone survey Queensland, Australia. Randomly selected adults (n = 1,230) with a mean age 48.8 years interviewed perceptions determinants health; benefits that predict ‘certain’ versus ‘probable’ future illness; concern, if any, misuse test information. Results: Most (75%) respondents believed factors significantly influenced status; 85% regarded positively although varied age. Risk-based information was less valued than certainty-based information, but women risk more highly men. Respondents reported ‘concern’ (44%) ‘no concern’ (47%) Conclusions: study contributes data as most has involved individuals closely impacted by disorders. While community positive testing, literacy establish. The nature gender differences perception merits further policy service implications. concern about discrimination must be addressed are maximised. Larger questions remain scientific, policy, delivery, professional practice domains before disorders efficacious care.