As genomic and personalized medicine becomes mainstream, assessing and
understanding the public's genetic literacy is paramount. Because genetic research drives …

Objectives To determine how three dimensions of genetic literacy (familiarity, skills, and
factual knowledge) fit the hierarchy of knowledge outlined in EM Rogers' Diffusion of …

Information generated by genomic discoveries is increasingly accessible in clinical, public
health, and direct-to-consumer contexts, reaching broader segments of the population than …

Objective To examine definitions and measures for genetic literacy in the published
literature, and the associations between commonly utilized measures. Methods We …

Abstract Background/Aims: Public understanding of the role of genetics in disease risk is key
to appropriate disease prevention and detection. This study assessed the current extent of …

We live in an age of rapidly advancing genetic research. This research is generating new
knowledge that has implications for personal health and well-being. The present study …

Genetic literacy is essential for the effective integration of genomic information into
healthcare; yet few recent studies have been conducted to assess the current state of this …

Several biobanks have begun returning genetic results to individuals, making the
development of public genetic literacy an urgent task for their effective use. No research …

With the broader introduction of genomic medicine in research and clinical care, an
increasing number of persons are offered genetic testing. Many factors, including genetic …

Genomic discoveries will increasingly advance the science of medicine. Limited genomic
literacy may adversely impact the public's understanding and use of the power of genetics …