Students who had their genome tested as part of a groundbreaking medical school course on personalized medicine improved their knowledge of the class materials by an average of 31 percent compared with those who didn't undergo the testing, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Study results also showed that 83 percent of students who chose to undergo testing were pleased with their decision. Seventy percent of those who underwent the testing reported a better understanding of human genetics on the basis of having undergone testing. The post-course survey also asked students who underwent the testing whether they made any behavioral changes based on the results, such as lifestyle changes or making appointments with doctors. Some initial behavior changes were reported. Yet in a previous study involving face-to-face interviews with the same students, no behavior changes were reported six months after the end of the course.
It is understandable that the students who participated in the genome test would have a better understanding of it. Once something pertains to you, you tend to want to learn more about it and become aware of how you can better yourself.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Deb Prontnicki. Students who took the test of course would have a better understanding of it and increased knowledge of it compared to students who didn't take the test.
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