PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to investigate older adolescents' perceptions of Do-It-Yourself Genetic Assessment (DIYGA) services online and factors that influence their intentions to utilize DIYGA services. DESIGN AND METHODS: A convenience sample of 111 undergraduate students completed an online survey based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. RESULTS: Most respondents (80.4%) had not heard of DIYGA services. Predictors of intentions to use DIYGA services included attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived risk of developing a genetic disorder. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses are in a unique position to provide much-needed education and guidance to adolescents about genetic testing, particularly given mass media sources were the primary sources of information among these adolescents.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to investigate older adolescents' perceptions of Do-It-Yourself Genetic Assessment (DIYGA) services online and factors that influence their intentions to utilize DIYGA services. DESIGN AND METHODS: A convenience sample of 111 undergraduate students completed an online survey based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. RESULTS: Most respondents (80.4%) had not heard of DIYGA services. Predictors of intentions to use DIYGA services included attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived risk of developing a genetic disorder. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses are in a unique position to provide much-needed education and guidance to adolescents about genetic testing, particularly given mass media sources were the primary sources of information among these adolescents.
Authors: Aarushi Gupta; Joseph A Cafazzo; Maarten J IJzerman; Joost F Swart; Sebastiaan Vastert; Nico M Wulffraat; Susanne Benseler; Deborah Marshall; Rae Yeung; Marinka Twilt Journal: J Med Internet Res Date: 2021-12-24 Impact factor: 5.428