Perceived understanding and psychosocial outcomes: employees' responses to learning results of workplace genetic testing.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2025
Original Citation
Charnysh E,
McCain S,
Truhlar A,
Pal S,
Reader J,
Sanghavi K,
Uhlmann W,
Hendy K,
Leader A,
Blasco D,
Prince A,
Feero W,
Brandt R,
Giri V,
Lee C,
Roberts J.
Perceived understanding and psychosocial outcomes: employees' responses to learning results of workplace genetic testing. Per Med. 2025;22(4):211-21
Keywords
JGM, Humans, Female, Male, Adult, Genetic Testing, Workplace, Surveys and Questionnaires, Middle Aged, Emotions, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Neoplasms, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Perception
JAX Source
Per Med. 2025;22(4):211-21
ISSN
1744-828X
PMID
40497788
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/17410541.2025.2515003
Abstract
AIMS: This study explored employees' understanding of, and psychosocial responses to, workplace genetic testing (wGT) results.
MATERIALS & METHODS: Employees of a US healthcare system who underwent wGT (hereditary cancer/heart disease risk, pharmacogenomics) and received results were surveyed. We ascertained pretest education engagement, test understanding, and psychosocial responses. Regression analyses identified predictors of scores on a modified Feelings About genomiC Test Results questionnaire (positive feelings, negative emotions, and uncertainty after wGT).
RESULTS:
CONCLUSIONS: wGT was associated with low levels of measured psychosocial harm among participants. However, results suggested a greater likelihood of negative psychosocial responses among those with increased risk of cancer/heart disease and non-Hispanic African American/Black employees. Future studies should explore strategies to ensure all employees undergoing wGT have educational and psychosocial support.