Does financial subsidy equalise cancer genetic testing uptake across socioeconomic groups? A retrospective observational study in Singapore
Financial subsidies were strongly associated with higher genetic testing uptake. Awareness indicators like age, cancer stage and family history were associated with higher uptake. The association between subsidies and uptake varied by SES and age, suggesting that subsidies may help reduce disparities and improve equitable access to genetic testing services.
Authors
- Jianbang Chiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3109-2839)
- Akshar Saxena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8518-0466)
- Jeanette Yuen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0046-3518)
- Diana Ishak
- Joanne Ngeow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1558-3627)
- Fuh Yong Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6658-3371)
- Sara Tasnim
- Renne Phay
Institutions
- Nanyang Technological University (SG)
- Duke-NUS Medical School (SG)
- National Cancer Centre Singapore (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107513
- Primary Topic
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universität Basel
- Ministry of Education, India
- Medical Research Council
- National Medical Research Council