Open AccessThe knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding family history of hereditary diseases amongst undergraduate students at the University of the Free State
Author(s) -
Lynette J. van der Merwe,
Gaby Nel,
Caitlin R. Williams,
Swalica Erasmus,
Riael,
Marize Kolver,
Benine Van den Heever,
Gina Joubert
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
south african family practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2078-6204
pISSN - 2078-6190
DOI - 10.4102/safp.v64i1.5392
Subject(s) - family history , medicine , family medicine , hereditary diseases , medical history , disease , biomedical sciences , medical education , nursing , pathology , radiology
Family medical history may help prevent, diagnose and treat inherited non-communicable diseases. Many people are unaware of family medical history, and medical practitioners may not realise its value when dealing with hereditary diseases. The study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) regarding family medical history of hereditary diseases amongst undergraduate students at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.