ArticlePublic health genomics2017
Assessing Genetic Literacy Awareness and Knowledge Gaps in the US Population: Results from the Health Information National Trends Survey.
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63 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 88 citations in OpenAlex.
- Genetic counseling and testing for Asian Americans: a systematic review.Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics · 2021Pooled it
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- Identification of women at risk of hereditary breast-ovarian cancer among participants in a population-based breast cancer screening.Familial cancer · 2022Trial
- Strengthening legal safeguards against genetic discrimination: review and recommendations for Malaysia.Journal of community genetics · 2026Review
- Trends in awareness and uptake of genetic testing among the United States population, 2011-2022.Journal of community genetics · 2026Article
- Multi-cancer early detection tests: national estimates of awareness and perceived value in the United States.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
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- Consequences of genomic literacy elements on genetic testing decisions among Emirati adults: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Awareness and knowledge of familial breast and ovarian cancer among German general practice patients.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Patient, caregiver experiences in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: insights from a multi-national survey.Future oncology (London, England) · 2025Article
- Clinician Recommendation for Hereditary Genetic Testing in Participants at Increased Risk for Hereditary Cancer.Cancers · 2025Article
- The case for integrating genetic counselors into primary care: A paradigm shift for our profession.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Evaluating genetic counseling session duration: A scoping review of patient care time, influencing factors, and impact on patient outcomes.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
- Awareness and utilization of genetic testing for hereditary cancers in cancer survivors: a cross-sectional 2021 HINTS-SEER study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Exploring individuals' experiences with self-reported unmet need for genetic testing.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2025Article
- Exploring Literacy and Knowledge Gaps and Disparities in Genetics and Oncogenomics Among Cancer Patients and the General Population: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Wild yeast isolation by middle-school students reveals features of populations residing on North American oaks.G3 (Bethesda, Md.) · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Applied Knowledge of BRCA Testing among Spanish-Preferring Latino Americans: The Influence of Acculturation and Literacy.Public health genomics · 2025Article
- Awareness of Genetic Testing and Its Impact on Changing Behavior among General Population of the USA: Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 2022).Lifestyle genomics · 2025Article
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Abstract
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aimsPublic understanding of the role of genetics in disease risk is key to appropriate disease prevention and detection. This study assessed the current extent of awareness and use of genetic testing in the US population. Additionally, the study identified characteristics of subgroups more likely to be at risk for low genetic literacy.
methodsThe study used data from the National Cancer Institute's 2017 Health Information National Trends Survey, including measures of genetic testing awareness, genetic testing applications and genetic testing usage. Multivariable logistic regression models estimated associations between sociodemographics, genetic testing awareness, and genetic testing use.
resultsFifty-seven percent of respondents were aware of genetic tests. Testing awareness differed by age, household income, and race/ethnicity. Most participants had heard of using tests to determine personal disease risk (82.58%) or inherited disease risk in children (81.41%), but less were familiar with determining treatment (38.29%) or drug efficacy (40.76%). Among those with genetic testing awareness, actual testing uptake was low.
conclusionsA large portion of the general public lacks genetic testing awareness and may benefit from educational campaigns. As precision medicine expands, increasing public awareness about genetic testing applications for disease prevention and treatment will be important to support population health.
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