title: Genetic education, knowledge and experiences between nurses and physicians in primary care in Brazil: A cross-sectional study.
abstract: Recent advances in genomics and related technologies have the potential to improve health care throughout the world. In this cross-sectional study, we examine genetics education, knowledge, and genetics-related experiences among the nurses and physicians who provide primary care in a Brazilian city. Fifty-four healthcare professionals from family health units participated in the study (response rate: 90%). Data were collected using a structured 36-item questionnaire divided into five axes: sociodemographic data and academic background; genetics education; genetics knowledge; genetics-related experiences in family practice; and knowledge regarding the National Policy for Comprehensive Care in Clinical Genetics in the Unified Health System. Although most participants (85.2%) acknowledged receiving some genetic content during their undergraduate education, the majority (77.8%) advised that they did not feel prepared to deliver genomics-based health care in primary care. The results suggest that nurses and physicians often lack the knowledge to provide genomics-based health care in primary care. Therefore, continuing education in genetics/genomics should be provided to primary healthcare professionals in order to enhance family practice and compliance with national policies.
authors: Who Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Luís Carlos
authors: LC
authors: Lopes-Júnior
authors: Marilia Medical School - FAMEMA, Marília, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Paulo Marcondes
authors: PM
authors: Carvalho Júnior
authors: Department of Genetics, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Victor Evangelista
authors: VE
authors: de Faria Ferraz
authors: Who Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Lucila Castanheira
authors: LC
authors: Nascimento
authors: Chapel Hill School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
authors: Marcia
authors: M
authors: Van Riper
authors: Who Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research Development, Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors: Milena
authors: M
authors: Flória-Santos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001938:Brazil; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005823:Genetics / Q000193:education*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses / Q000592:standards; D010820:Physicians / Q000592:standards; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: curriculum; family practice; genetic education; genetics; genomics-based health care; primary health care