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Calabrò GE, Causio FA, Pires Marafon D, Sassano M, Moccia F, Pastorino R, Boccia S. Public attitudes, knowledge and educational needs toward genetic testing and omics sciences: a pilot survey conducted in Italy. Eur J Public Health 2024; 34:75-78. [PMID: 37889589 PMCID: PMC10843941 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckad189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Advancements in genomics have significant implications for public health, making citizens' education vital for informed decision-making. Based on two literature reviews' findings and a survey conducted with experts from the Italian Network of Genomics in Public Health, we conducted a pilot survey on Italian citizens' attitudes, knowledge and educational needs toward genetic testing and omics sciences. Our results demonstrate a widespread interest in genetic testing and uncertainties regarding associated risks, with 99% of participants acknowledging insufficient knowledge of genetic testing. There is an urgent need for educational tools to improve citizens' literacy and engagement in this rapidly evolving field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Giovanna Elisa Calabrò
- Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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TRAVERSI DEBORAH, CALABRÒ GIOVANNAELISA, FRANCESE CORINNE, FRANCHITTI ELENA, PULLIERO ALESSANDRA, SPATERA PAOLA, IZZOTTI ALBERTO, VENTURA CARLADELLA, LAI ALESSIA, BERGNA ANNALISA, GALLI MASSIMO, ZEHENDER GIANGUGLIELMO, TAMBURRO MANUELA, LOMBARDI ADELE, SALZO ANGELO, DE DONA ROBERTA, D’AMICO ANTONIO, VICCIONE VITTORIO, RIPABELLI GIANCARLO, BACCOLINI VALENTINA, MIGLIARA GIUSEPPE, PITINI ERICA, MARZUILLO CAROLINA, DE VITO CORRADO, PASTORINO ROBERTA, VILLARI PAOLO, BOCCIA STEFANIA. [Genomics in Public Health Scientific evidence and prospects for integration in the prevention practice]. JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HYGIENE 2023; 63:E1-E29. [PMID: 36818497 PMCID: PMC9910509 DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.3s2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- DEBORAH TRAVERSI
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Sanità Pubblica e Pediatriche, Università di Torino, Torino, Italia
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- Sezione di Igiene, Dipartimento Universitario di Scienze della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Sanità Pubblica e Pediatriche, Università di Torino, Torino, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Sanità Pubblica e Pediatriche, Università di Torino, Torino, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università di Genova, Genova, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Genova, Genova, Italia
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche, Università di Milano, Milano, Italia
- EpiSoMi CRC-Centro di Ricerca Coordinato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche, Università di Milano, Milano, Italia
- EpiSoMi CRC-Centro di Ricerca Coordinato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche, Università di Milano, Milano, Italia
- EpiSoMi CRC-Centro di Ricerca Coordinato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche, Università di Milano, Milano, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Cliniche, Università di Milano, Milano, Italia
- EpiSoMi CRC-Centro di Ricerca Coordinato, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e di Scienze della Salute “Vincenzo Tiberio”, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e di Scienze della Salute “Vincenzo Tiberio”, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Azienda Sanitaria Regionale del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e di Scienze della Salute “Vincenzo Tiberio”, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
- Azienda Sanitaria Regionale del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Igiene e Medicina Preventiva, Università del Molise, Campobasso, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica e Malattie Infettive, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica e Malattie Infettive, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica e Malattie Infettive, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica e Malattie Infettive, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italia
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- Sezione di Igiene, Dipartimento Universitario di Scienze della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica e Malattie Infettive, Sapienza Università di Roma, Roma, Italia
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- Sezione di Igiene, Dipartimento Universitario di Scienze della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italia
- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italia
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Citizens’ Literacy in Genomics: A Delphi Survey of Multidisciplinary Experts in the Field. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13030498. [PMID: 35328052 PMCID: PMC8949598 DOI: 10.3390/genes13030498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction: Citizens’ literacy in the field of genomics represents one of the cornerstones of proper implementation of genomics in healthcare services. In order to identify the most effective tools by which to elevate citizens’ literacy in genomics, we conducted a survey among the group of multidisciplinary experts within the Italian Network of Genomics in Public Health (GENISAP). Methods. Two rounds of Delphi surveys were carried out in order to identify the main topics, tools, settings, and healthcare professionals’ backgrounds that might usefully be included in citizens’ training initiatives in genomics. To this end, we distributed a questionnaire with 39 items that are scored on a 5-point scale. Results. By the end of the Delphi process, 43 items were selected (19 for the topics, 6 for the tools, 9 for settings, and 9 for the healthcare professionals’ backgrounds). Genomic tests and counseling were among the main topics included, while in terms of tools, face-to-face discussion with healthcare professionals was prioritized by the experts. Among the most appropriate platforms, the group suggested internet/social media and healthcare settings. The healthcare professional considered to have the most relevant role in terms of citizens’ education was a medical doctor with a specialism in clinical genetics. Discussion. Our study attempted to identify the main characteristics that could guide the design of interventions to promote public literacy regarding the field of genomics. Specifically, we have identified the main topics to be included in an educational program for citizens, the tools and settings to consider when providing educational initiatives on genomics, and the healthcare professionals who need to be involved in these initiatives. Therefore, the results of our study provide the necessary basis for the realization of new training initiatives on genomics to be proposed and offered to citizens, these initiatives to be implemented at a national and international level for achieving the transformational change in health systems that is required by the precision health approach.
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A Web Screening on Training Initiatives in Cancer Genomics for Healthcare Professionals. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13030430. [PMID: 35327984 PMCID: PMC8950486 DOI: 10.3390/genes13030430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The disruptive advances in genomics contributed to achieve higher levels of precision in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This scientific advance entails the need for greater literacy for all healthcare professionals. Our study summarizes the training initiatives conducted worldwide in cancer genomics field for healthcare professionals. We conducted a web search of the training initiatives aimed at improving healthcare professionals’ literacy in cancer genomics undertaken worldwide by using two search engines (Google and Bing) in English language and conducted from 2003 to 2021. A total of 85,649 initiatives were identified. After the screening process, 36 items were included. The majority of training programs were organized in the United States (47%) and in the United Kingdom (28%). Most of the initiatives were conducted in the last five years (83%) by universities (30%) and as web-based modalities (80%). In front of the technological advances in genomics, education in cancer genomics remains fundamental. Our results may contribute to provide an update on the development of educational programs to build a skilled and appropriately trained genomics health workforce in the future.
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Ricke SC, Dittoe DK, Tarcin AA, Rothrock MJ. Communicating the Utility of the Microbiome and Bioinformatics to Small Flock Poultry Producers. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101788. [PMID: 35346497 PMCID: PMC9079341 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The use of “omics” has become widespread across poultry production, from breeding to management to bird health to food safety and everywhere in between. While the conventional poultry industry has become more exposed to the power and utility of “omic” technologies, smaller poultry flock producers typically do not have this same level of experience. Because smaller, nonconventional poultry production is a growing portion of the overall poultry market, it is important that they also have educational access to these research tools and the resultant data. While small flock producers are dedicated and knowledgeable farmers, their knowledge of these newer technologies may be limited at best, and it is the task of academic researchers to communicate the importance of these “omic” tools and how the omic data can improve a variety of different aspects of their operations. This review discusses ways to effectively communicate complex microbiota and microbial genome sequence data to small flock producers and transforming this data into meaningful and applicable information that they can utilize to inform beneficial management decisions.
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