Public awareness and use of direct-to-consumer genetic tests: results from 3 state population-based surveys, 2006.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2007.131631 and PMC identifier 2661444.
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Abstract
We conducted population-based surveys on direct-to-consumer nutrigenomic testing in Michigan, Oregon, and Utah as part of the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Awareness of the tests was highest in Oregon (24.4%) and lowest in Michigan (7.6%). Predictors of awareness were more education, higher income, and increasing age, except among those 65 years or older. Less than 1% had used a health-related direct-to-consumer genetic test. Public health systems should increase consumer and provider education and continue surveillance on direct-to-consumer genetic tests.
Medical subject headings
- Genetic Testing
- Health Education
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
- Nutrigenomics