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ArticlePloS one2022

Perspectives and experiences of researchers regarding feedback of incidental genomic research findings: A qualitative study.

Joseph Ochieng, Betty Kwagala, John Barugahare, Erisa Mwaka, Deborah Ekusai-Sebatta, Joseph Ali, Nelson K Sewankambo

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Joseph OchiengMakerere University School of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0003-3861-9098
Betty KwagalaMakerere University School of Business and Management Studies, Kampala, Uganda.
John BarugahareMakerere University School of Liberal and Performing Arts, Kampala, Uganda.
Erisa MwakaMakerere University School of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.
Deborah Ekusai-SebattaMakerere University School of Biomedical Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0001-8113-6185
Joseph AliJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
Nelson K SewankamboMakerere University School of Medicine, Kampala, Uganda.

Funding

Genetics and genomic research in Uganda: Towards context specific ethics guidelinesU01HG009822 · NHGRI · MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES · PI OCHIENG, JOSEPH · 2018 to 2022
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NHGRI NIH HHS U01 HG009822
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Abstract

backgroundThere is a plethora of unanswered ethical questions about sharing incidental findings in genetics and genomics research. Yet understanding and addressing such issues is necessary for communicating incidental findings with participants. We explored researchers' perspectives and experiences regarding feedback of incidental genomics findings to participants.

methodsThis was a qualitative study using semi-structured interview schedules for In-depth interviews. Thirty respondents were purposively selected based on role as genetics and genomics researchers in Uganda. Data were analysed through content analysis to identify emerging themes using a comprehensive thematic matrix. QSR International NVivo software was used to support data analysis.

resultsa). On perceptions, sharing of incidental findings was acceptable and four themes emerged including role of professional judgement; role of ethics committees and ethical guidelines; optimal disclosure practices; limits to professional duty and uncertainty and; b). on practices, sharing had been carried out by some researchers and a theme on experience and practices emerged.

conclusionFeedback of incidental genomics research findings to participants is generally acceptable to researchers. Some researchers. Challenges include lack of ethical guidelines and uncertainty about the findings.

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Incidental FindingsResearch PersonnelDisclosureFeedbackGenomicsHumansQualitative Research

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PMID36037169
PMCPMC9423610

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