A Genomic Counseling Model for Population-Based Sequencing: A Pre-Post Intervention Study.
Genet Med
; : 101272, 2024 Sep 17.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Novel uses of genome sequencing (GS) present an opportunity for return of results to healthy individuals, prompting the need for scalable genetic counseling strategies. We evaluate the effectiveness of a genomic counseling model (GCM) and explore preferences for GS findings in the general population.METHODS:
Participants (N=466) completed GS and our GCM (digital genomics platform and group-based webinar), and indicated results preferences. Surveys were administered pre- (T0) and post- (T1) GCM. Change in knowledge and decisional conflict (DC) were evaluated using paired-sample T and Wilcoxon tests. Factors influencing knowledge and results preferences were evaluated using linear and logistic regression models.RESULTS:
Participants were 56% female, 58% white, and 53% ≥40 years of age. Mean knowledge scores increased (Limitations:
3.73 to 5.63; benefits 3.73 to 5.48, p<0.0001) and DC decreased (-21.9, p<0.0001) at T1 versus T0. Eighty-six percent of participants wished to learn all GS findings at T1 vs 78% at T0 (p<0.0001). Older age, negative/mixed attitudes toward genetics, and greater DC were associated with change in preferences post-intervention.CONCLUSION:
In a population-based cohort undergoing GS interested in learning GS findings, our GCM increased knowledge and reduced DC, illustrating the GCM's potential effectiveness for GS counseling in the general population.
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GENETICA MEDICA
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2024
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