Perception of Family Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer: A Survey of Patients and General Public
Family genetic testing facilitates early cancer diagnosis and prevention for relatives of individuals carrying Breast Cancer Susceptibility Genes 1 and 2 ( A total of 186 participants (86 patients with cancer and 100 public controls) were educated on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and family genetic testing via a presentation video accessed through QR codes or smartphone links. Afterward, participants completed a 10-question knowledge test, and perceptions were assessed using a questionnaire featuring a hypothetical Post-education, knowledge scores were significantly higher in the patient group than in the controls (median: 10 vs. 9, Promoting family genetic testing requires effective communication and dissemination of accurate information. Developing systematic genetic counseling programs is essential to achieving these objectives.
