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Table 1 Current situations and problems of health consultation on genetics in public health activities

From: Opportunities and challenges of integrating genetics education about human diversity into public health nurses’ responsibilities in Japan

Category

Subcategory

I. Difficulty in recognizing genetic issues in public health activities

1. Not aware of the causes of the diseases

2. No awareness of genetics while performing regular duties

II. Genetic knowledge will be useful in health promotion if specific support services are available

1. The existence of genetics as a topic of consultation in everyday interactions

2. The consultation question may have had genetic aspects

3. There were aspects of genetics that they knew because they had an understanding of families and the community

III. Varying levels of expectations in genetic education

1. Genetic education should be incorporated as part of the mandatory education system because it teaches diversity

2. Genetic education is needed as part of basic training for public health nurses

IV. A desire to obtain support-related information when needed

1. Public health nurses need genetic education as part of their post-graduation studies

2. Genetic knowledge is not frequently used in the workplace

3. Need for mentoring where one could ask questions when confronted with actual challenging situations