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ArticleHuman genomics2023

Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the multi-ethnic population of the United Arab Emirates on genomic medicine and genetic testing.

Azhar T Rahma, Bassam R Ali, George P Patrinos, Luai A Ahmed, Iffat Elbarazi, Aminu S Abdullahi, Mahanna Elsheik, Maram Abbas, Farah Afandi, Aisha Alnaqbi and 1 more

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Article in Human genomics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Azhar T RahmaInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Bassam R AliDepartment of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
George P PatrinosDepartment of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Luai A AhmedInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Iffat ElbaraziInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Aminu S AbdullahiInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Mahanna ElsheikInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Maram AbbasInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Farah AfandiUSF Biotechnology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Aisha AlnaqbiInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.
Fatma Al MaskariInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE. fatma.am@uaeu.ac.ae.
United Arab Emirates University · AEZayed University · AEJohns Hopkins University · US

Funding

Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University 31R175
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe adoption and implementation of genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics (PGx) in healthcare systems have been very slow and limited worldwide. Major barriers to knowledge translation into clinical practice lie in the level of literacy of the public of genetics and genomics. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) multi-ethnic communities toward genomic medicine and genetic testing.

methodA cross-sectional study using validated questionnaires was distributed to the participants. Descriptive statistics were performed, and multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with knowledge of genomics.

results757 individuals completed the survey. Only 7% of the participants had a good knowledge level in genetics and genomics (95% CI 5.3-9.0%). However, 76.9% of the participants were willing to take a genetic test if their relatives had a genetic disease. In addition, the majority indicated that they would disclose their genetic test results to their spouses (61.5%) and siblings (53.4%).

conclusionsThis study sets the stage for the stakeholders to plan health promotion and educational campaigns to improve the genomic literacy of the community of the UAE as part of their efforts for implementing precision and personalized medicine in the country.

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Genomic MedicineHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited Arab EmiratesDisclosureGenetic testsGenomic literacyImplementationPersonalized medicineUnited Arab Emirates

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PMID37454085
PMCPMC10349494
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