Genetic testing and Guangdong college students in China: A cross-sectional study of knowledge and attitudes
Guangdong college students were mostly positive toward genetic testing, particularly predictive and premarital options. However, their limited functional genetic testing literacy may hinder informed decision-making. To address ethical, legal, and social implications, China should strengthen public education, promote the genetic counseling profession and enhance regulatory oversight in the genetic testing industry.
Authors
- Si-Jing LUO
- Ren Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9402-0883)
- William Ba‐Thein
- Yuhui Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9926-250X)
- Baiqing Zhong
- Dangui Zhang
- Jiaming Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3631-5728)
- Jiayi Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4810-2909)
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Jinan University (CN)
- Shantou University (CN)
- Shantou University Medical College (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (CN)
- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital (CN)
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University (CN)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Preventive Medicine Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103133
- Primary Topic
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00