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Adejumo P, Aniagwu T, Oluwatosin A, Fagbenle O, Ajayi O, Ogungbade D, Oluwamotemi A, Olatoye-Wahab F, Oni A, Olajide O, Adedokun B, Ogundiran T, Olopade O. Knowledge of Genetic Counseling Among Patients With Breast Cancer and Their Relatives at a Nigerian Teaching Hospital. J Glob Oncol 2018; 4:1-8. [PMID: 30084716 PMCID: PMC6223535 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.17.00158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Breast cancer prevalence continues to increase globally, and a significant proportion of the disease has been linked to genetic susceptibility. As we enter the era of precision medicine, genetics knowledge and skills are increasingly essential for achieving optimal cancer prevention and care. However, in Nigeria, patients with breast cancer and their relatives are less knowledgeable about genetic susceptibility to chronic diseases. This pilot study collected qualitative data during in-depth interviews with 21 participants. Of these, 19 participants were patients with breast cancer and two were relatives of patients with breast cancer. Participants were asked questions regarding their knowledge of breast cancer, views on heredity and breast cancer, and views on genetic counseling. Participants' family histories were used as a basis with which to assess their hereditary risk of breast cancer. Participant responses were audio recorded and transcribed manually. The study evaluated patients' and relatives' knowledge of genetic counseling and the use of family history for the assessment of familial risk of breast cancer. This will serve as a guide to the processes of establishing a cancer risk assessment clinic.
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- Prisca Adejumo
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Toyin Aniagwu
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Abimbola Oluwatosin
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Omolara Fagbenle
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Olubunmi Ajayi
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Dasola Ogungbade
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Adeyoola Oluwamotemi
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Abiodun Oni
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Oluyemi Olajide
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Babatunde Adedokun
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
| | - Temidayo Ogundiran
- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Prisca Adejumo, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Babatunde Adedokun, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan; Toyin Aniagwu, Omolara Fagbenle, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dasola Ogungbade, Adeyoola Oluwamotemi, Funmilola Olatoye-Wahab, Abiodun Oni, Oluyemi Olajide, and Temidayo Ogundiran, University College Hospital, Oyo, Nigeria; and Olufunmilayo Olopade, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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