Open AccessKnowledge of Genetic Counseling Among Patients With Breast Cancer and Their Relatives at a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Author(s) -
Prisca Olabisi Adejumo,
Toyin Aniagwu,
Abimbola Oluwatosin,
Omolara Fagbenle,
O. O. Ajayi,
Dasola Ogungbade,
Adeyoola Oluwamotemi,
Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab,
Abiodun O Oni,
Oluyemi Olajide,
Babatunde Adedokun,
Temidayo O. Ogundiran,
Olufunmilayo Olopade
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.17.00158
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , genetic counseling , heredity , family medicine , family history , cancer , disease , genetic testing , qualitative research , genetics , biology , social science , sociology
Breast cancer prevalence continues to increase globally, and a significant proportion of the disease has been linked to genetic susceptibility. As we enter the era of precision medicine, genetics knowledge and skills are increasingly essential for achieving optimal cancer prevention and care. However, in Nigeria, patients with breast cancer and their relatives are less knowledgeable about genetic susceptibility to chronic diseases. This pilot study collected qualitative data during in-depth interviews with 21 participants. Of these, 19 participants were patients with breast cancer and two were relatives of patients with breast cancer. Participants were asked questions regarding their knowledge of breast cancer, views on heredity and breast cancer, and views on genetic counseling. Participants' family histories were used as a basis with which to assess their hereditary risk of breast cancer. Participant responses were audio recorded and transcribed manually. The study evaluated patients' and relatives' knowledge of genetic counseling and the use of family history for the assessment of familial risk of breast cancer. This will serve as a guide to the processes of establishing a cancer risk assessment clinic.