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ArticlePloS one2020

Genomics knowledge and attitudes among European public health professionals: Results of a cross-sectional survey.

Annalisa Rosso, Erica Pitini, Elvira D'Andrea, Marco Di Marco, Brigid Unim, Valentina Baccolini, Corrado De Vito, Carolina Marzuillo, Floris Barnhoorn, Dineke Zeegers Paget and 1 more

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Article in PloS one, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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11 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Annalisa RossoDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0537-5130
Erica PitiniDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Elvira D'AndreaDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Marco Di MarcoDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Brigid UnimDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6522-9098
Valentina BaccoliniDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Corrado De VitoDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Carolina MarzuilloDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Floris BarnhoornEuropean Public Health Association (EUPHA), Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Dineke Zeegers PagetEuropean Public Health Association (EUPHA), Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Paolo VillariDepartment of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Sapienza University of Rome · ITAzienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3 · ITEuropean Public Health Association · NLBrigham and Women's Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe international public health (PH) community is debating the opportunity to incorporate genomic technologies into PH practice. A survey was conducted to assess attitudes of the European Public Health Association (EUPHA) members towards their role in the implementation of public health genomics (PHG), and their knowledge and attitudes towards genetic testing and the delivery of genetic services.

methodsEUPHA members were invited via monthly newsletter and e-mail to take part in an online survey from February 2017 to January 2018. A descriptive analysis of knowledge and attitudes was conducted, along with a univariate and multivariate analysis of their determinants.

resultsFive hundred and two people completed the questionnaire, 17.9% were involved in PHG activities. Only 28.9% correctly identified all medical conditions for which there is (or not) evidence for implementing genetic testing; over 60% thought that investing in genomics may divert economic resources from social and environmental determinants of health. The majority agreed that PH professionals may play different roles in incorporating genomics into their activities. Better knowledge was associated with positive attitudes towards the use of genetic testing and the delivery of genetic services in PH (OR = 1.48; 95% CI 1.01-2.18).

conclusionsOur study revealed quite positive attitudes, but also a need to increase awareness on genomics among European PH professionals. Those directly involved in PHG activities tend to have a more positive attitude and better knowledge; however, gaps are also evident in this group, suggesting the need to harmonize practice and encourage greater exchange of knowledge among professionals.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEducation, Public Health ProfessionalFemaleGenetic TestingGenomicsHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedPractice Patterns, Physicians'Professional CompetencePublic Health

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