Genetic literacy scale: Construct and discriminant validity and population differences
Healthcare providers can use the GLS-25 to screen patients' genetic literacy levels and tailor communication strategies accordingly. This assessment can guide the development of targeted educational materials and support services for populations with lower genetic literacy.
Authors
- Kimberly A. Kaphingst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2668-9080)
- Chris Gunter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9369-7537)
- Wei Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1919-3178)
- Yi Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4654-9739)
- Lily S Barna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9792-0488)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- University of Utah (US)
- Huntsman Cancer Institute (US)
- National Human Genome Research Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2025.109390
- Primary Topic
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00