Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness Towards Genetic Disorders Among Healthcare Professional Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Lakshmi Thangavelu Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India. , Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Loyola College Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai, 600 034, India
  • Uma Priyadarshini Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Loyola College Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai, 600 034, India
  • MithunAthiraj AT Department of Orthopaedics, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
  • Dhyana Sharon Ross Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Loyola College Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai, 600 034, India
  • Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
  • Mohmed Isaqali Karobari Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.1224

Keywords:

Genetic Diseases, Medical Students, Knowledge, Awareness, Attitude, Genetics Education, India

Abstract

India does not have a separate national program for public health aimed at screening newbornsfor genetic disorders. In present-day developing countries like India, the consideration of treatment through genetics is out of the question due to the unavailability of resources for such complicated treatments; the best approach that can be adopted is prevention. This study aims to surveying the current state of knowledge, awareness, and attitude of medical students towards genetic diseases, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of the existing educational approach, and suggesting corrections. The study encompassed 402 individuals, consisting of undergraduate students and interns. A Google Forms survey was disseminated to assess knowledge, awareness, and attitudes about genetic illnesses and testing. The results indicated a significant variation in knowledge and attitudes between male and female students and highlighted the need for improved genetics education.

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Published

2024-09-16

How to Cite

Thangavelu, L., Priyadarshini, U., AT, M., Ross, D. S., Jothinathan, M. K. D., & Karobari, M. I. (2024). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness Towards Genetic Disorders Among Healthcare Professional Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 685–689. https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.1224

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Special Volume XXIII No.2. 2024: Revolutionizing Health Care and Transforming Lives Through The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

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