Purpose We performed a systematic review of the ethical, social, and cultural issues
associated with delivery of genetic services in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) …

The rapid increase in genomics research in Africa and the growing promise of precision
public health (PPH) begs the question of whether African genomics has come of age and is …

The provision of culturally competent health care is an important professional issue
recognized by the pioneer genetic counselors in the Philippines. Being an archipelago …

Uncertainty impacts the process of health communication. The management and tolerance
of uncertainty during healthcare discussions have gained renewed focus due to the growing …

In excess of 200 people with hemophilia (PWH) and their families have received genetic
counseling (GC) at the Hemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre at Charlotte Maxeke …

Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is an inherited condition characterised by significantly
reduced pigment in skin, hair and eyes, visual defects and an increased risk of skin cancer …

An important aspect of genetic counseling is the recognition of and adaptation to the socio-
cultural uniqueness of the different populations that a genetics clinic serves. The Central …

Genetic counselling is offered in diverse settings, and patient reactions vary due to
differences in personal, family and community beliefs, local healthcare settings, as well as …

Background Parents and survivors of retinoblastoma often hold misconceptions about the
disease and desire more extensive and detailed information about its genetic nature. The …

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), like other genetic conditions, is a relational disease
from both the biological and psychosocial perspectives since the diagnosis gives rise to a …