Exploring the public understanding of basic genetic concepts.
Exploring the public understanding of basic genetic concepts.
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DOI：
10.1023/b:jogc.0000035524.66944.6d
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发表时间：
2004-08-01
影响因子：
1.9
通讯作者：
Petty, Elizabeth M
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作者：
Lanie, Angela D;Jayaratne, Toby Epstein;Petty, Elizabeth M
据预测，未来十年新遗传知识和相关应用的快速获取将对几乎所有社会成员产生重大影响。目前，大多数人仅通过媒体公开的故事来接触有关基因和遗传学的信息。我们试图了解普通人群中的个体如何使用和理解“遗传学”和“基因”的概念。在对美国成年人进行深入的一对一电话采访时，我们提出了一些问题，探讨他们对这些术语的基本理解，以及他们对基因在人体中位置的看法。收到了广泛的回应。尽管对话中对遗传术语很熟悉，但许多人在试图回答这些问题时表示沮丧或犹豫。此外，一些答复反映了对基础遗传科学缺乏了解，这可能对遗传素养、遗传咨询、公共卫生实践、甚至常规医疗保健等更广泛的公共教育措施产生重大影响。
It is predicted that the rapid acquisition of new genetic knowledge and related applications during the next decade will have significant implications for virtually all members of society. Currently, most people get exposed to information about genes and genetics only through stories publicized in the media. We sought to understand how individuals in the general population used and understood the concepts of "genetics" and "genes." During in-depth one-on-one telephone interviews with adults in the United States, we asked questions exploring their basic understanding of these terms, as well as their belief as to the location of genes in the human body. A wide range of responses was received. Despite conversational familiarity with genetic terminology, many noted frustration or were hesitant when trying to answer these questions. In addition, some responses reflected a lack of understanding about basic genetic science that may have significant implications for broader public education measures in genetic literacy, genetic counseling, public health practices, and even routine health care.