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Genomic medicine practice among physicians in Taiwan
Lei-Shih Chen1, Fung-Wei Chang2, Minjung Kim3
1Department of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
Aim:
To examine genomic medicine (GM) practice and associated factors (i.e., attitudes, intention, self-efficacy, previous training in genomics, and demographic characteristics) among Taiwanese physicians.
Methods:
A survey was distributed to physicians attending an internal training workshop at a large medical center in Taiwan. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.
Results:
A total of 137 physicians comprised our final sample; less than a third of them had practiced GM. Yet, participants overall had positive intention, favorable attitudes, and high self-efficacy in GM practice. Moreover, intention, attitudes, self-efficacy, educational level, and continuing education in GM were positively and significantly associated with participants' GM practice.
Conclusion:
Offering continuing education for Taiwanese physicians is needed to enhance their practice in GM.
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