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Published on: November 10, 2009
Genomics-informed weight management in primary care: anticipated public interest
Susan Persky1, Megan R Goldring1, Rachel W Cohen1
1Social & Behavioral Research Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Aim:
An exploratory survey assessed the influence of current and potential future genomic applications for weight management on individuals' desires to address weight management within primary care. Materials & methods: A convenience sample of 714 US adults aged 18-70 completed an online survey that presented three scenarios: no genomic information; current genomic capabilities; and potential future applications of genomics for weight management.
Results:
Participants had increased interest in weight management assistance through primary care when considering genomic applications in weight management, p (1,1.68) = 24.66, p < 0.001; this increase was more robust among individuals who felt their weight was important for their health, p (1,1.68) = 20.85, p < 0.001.
Conclusion:
Primary care systems may need to accommodate a rise in the volume of patients seeking weight management assistance as genomic approaches come to fruition.
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