Angela D. Lanie|Toby Epstein Jayaratne|Jane P. Sheldon|Sharon L. R. Kardia|Elizabeth Anderson|Merle Feldbaum|Elizabeth M. Petty
Exploring the Public Understanding of Basic Genetic Concepts
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Institute for Women's Policy Research|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Dearborn|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Institute for Women's Policy Research|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
abstract predicted rapid acquisition new genetic knowledge related applications next decade significant implications virtually members society currently people get exposed information genes genetics stories publicized media sought understand individuals general population used understood concepts genetics genes indepth oneonone telephone interviews adults united states asked questions exploring basic understanding terms well belief location genes human body wide range responses received despite conversational familiarity genetic terminology many noted frustration hesitant trying answer questions addition responses reflected lack understanding basic genetic science may significant implications broader public education measures genetic literacy genetic counseling public health practices even routine health care