Survey of Public Health Professionals on perspectives towards Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests

ConclusionsOur results revealed a high level of awareness about the existence of DTC-GTs. Despite the overall positive attitudes, PH professionals reported a high need for strengthening regulatory aspects of DTC-GTs provision process. The growing interest of DTC-GTs among citizens and the poor knowledge of PH Professionals about these tests highlights the need to identify strategies for literacy improvement.Key messagesGiven the challenges for health systems, improving Public Health professionals' literacy on new technologies such as Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests is essential.The need for strengthening the regulation of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests expressed Public Health professionals should guide policymakers.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research