Rural Community Perceptions and Interests in Pharmacogenomics.

ABSTRACT: Pharmacogenomics testing is a rapidly expanding field with increasing importance to individualized patient care. However, it remains unclear whether the general public in rural areas would be willing to engage in this service. The objective of this survey was to determine rural community-dwelling members' perceptions of pharmacogenomics. A questionnaire was developed consisting of five Likert-style questions on knowledge and perceptions of pharmacogenomics, a single multiple-choice question on cost of testing, and a free-response question. Two cohorts received the same questionnaire: attendees at a university-sponsored health fair and patients presenting to two independent community pharmacies in southeastern Idaho. While both showed positive reception to the implementation and value of ph

SUBMITTER: Stegelmeier J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7348789 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature