Challenges to effective and autonomous genetic testing and counseling for ethno-cultural minorities: a qualitative study

Challenges to effective and autonomous genetic testing and counseling for ethno-cultural minorities: a qualitative study

Abstract Background The Arab population in Israel is a minority ethnic group with its own distinct cultural subgroups. Minority populations are known to underutilize genetic tests and counseling services, thereby undermining the effectiveness of these services among such populations. However, the ge...

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Main Authors: Nehama Cohen-Kfir, Miriam Ethel Bentwich, Andrew Kent, Nomy Dickman, Mary Tanus, Basem Higazi, Limor Kalfon, Mary Rudolf, Tzipora C. Falik-Zaccai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Prenatal genetic testing
Ethno-cultural minority
Genetic counseling barriers
Qualitative research
Multicultural society
Arab minorities
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-020-00537-8

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