Diversity of thought: public perceptions of genetic testing across ethnic groups in the UK

• DOI: 10.1038/s10038-023-01199-1
• Publication Date: 2023-11-01T03:02:14Z
• Authors: Benjamin H. L. Ha...; Caitlin McCabe; Hana Shafique; Simon Lammy; Laura Tookman; James Flanagan; Sofia Miron-Barroso; Mark Lythgoe; James Clark; Jason L. Walsh; Matteo Di Giovann...; Jonathan Krell
• Keywords: 610; 10. No inequality; Article; 3. Good health

Abstract Genetic testing is becoming rapidly more accessible to the general populous either through or outside healthcare systems. Few large-scale studies have been carried out gauge public opinion in this growing area. Here, we undertook largest cross-sectional study on genetic UK. The primary purpose of identify differences attitudes toward across ethnic groups. A cohort 6500 individuals from a diverse population completed 72-item survey study. Responses between minority and white UK were compared using wilcoxon rank-sum chi-square tests. was approximately twice as likely taken test 13% had heard about before survey. appeared apprehensive impact employability. This highlights that UK, significant opinions regarding exist individuals. There an urgent need develop inclusive strategies equally inform all backgrounds avoid disparities utilisation testing.