ArticleJournal of genetic counseling2025
Representation of skin tone: The use of medical imagery in the genetic counseling profession.
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- Representation of skin tone: The use of medical imagery in the genetic counseling profession.Journal of genetic counseling · 2025Article
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Abstract
The utilization of medical imagery featuring human bodies is a common practice in educational settings and patient interactions. However, these images predominantly depict white bodies and lighter skin tones, raising questions about their inclusivity and representation. This cross-sectional quantitative study addressed this gap by assessing the diversity of medical imagery in the genetic counseling field. Participants (n = 103) completed a 43-item survey where they responded to prompts about their experiences with medical imagery, depicting Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) bodies and white bodies within their genetic counseling (GC) role, their genetic counseling program instructor role, and during their time as genetic counseling students. In their GC role, participants were significantly more likely to see (p < 0.001) and use (p = 0.02) white imagery compared to BIPOC imagery. In both their GC and instructor roles, participants found it more difficult to find BIPOC imagery (p < 0.001) and had to put more effort into finding it (p
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