Opportunities and barriers for genetic service delivery in Kenya from a health personnel perspective.

ABSTRACT: Genetic counselling and testing are essential health services for the management of heritable diseases. However, in low-and-middle income countries like Kenya, genetic counsellors are not yet a licenced profession, and there is limited availability of and access to genetic testing. This study aimed to uncover opportunities and barriers for genetic service delivery in the Kenyan healthcare system from the perspectives of those who provide genetic testing and/or genetic counselling. Participants included Kenyan health personnel who deliver genetic services. This was a qualitative study that collected data via semi-structured one-on-one interviews and analyzed it using inductive thematic analysis. Participant demographics and characteristics of clinical genetic service provision were collecte

SUBMITTER: Zhong A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8257851 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature