推进遗传服务在非洲医疗保健:挑战,机遇和战略见解从范围审查。

IF 3.3 Q2 GENETICS & HEREDITY
Karen Kengne Kamga, Pallissa Fonkam Marlyse, Seraphin Nguefack, Ambroise Wonkam
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在非洲卫生保健系统中实施遗传医学服务是一个复杂的过程,既带来了挑战,也带来了机遇。本研究的主要目的是为决策者和卫生保健组织提供基于证据的建议,以帮助确保遗传服务成功整合到非洲卫生保健系统中。为了实现这一目标,我们对2003年至2023年间发表的同行评议研究进行了范围审查。这些研究来自PubMed、Scopus和非洲范围的信息数据库。我们的研究结果基于2016年至2023年间进行的八项相关研究,涵盖了六个非洲国家的广泛遗传主题,包括喀麦隆、肯尼亚、尼日利亚、卢旺达、南非和坦桑尼亚。这些研究确定了与在非洲卫生保健系统中实施遗传服务相关的几个挑战。这些挑战包括缺乏对遗传病的认识和教育、基因检测的障碍、资源限制、伦理困境以及随访和保留方面的挑战。然而,作者也强调了成功实施的机会和战略,强调了通过社区参与、宣传和支持网络采取的预防措施。除了有可能改善医疗保健结果之外,在非洲实施遗传服务为医疗保健和生物技术公司带来了机遇和挑战。为了解决疾病意识方面的差距,我们建议医疗保健提供者应投资于教育,与当地机构合作,并利用数字平台。此外,企业应探索具有成本效益的创新基因检测模式,并创建在线论坛等对话平台,以对非洲的卫生保健产生积极影响。
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Advancing genetic services in African healthcare: Challenges, opportunities, and strategic insights from a scoping review.

The implementation of genetic medicine services in African healthcare systems is a complex process that presents both challenges and opportunities. The primary objective of this study was to provide evidence-based recommendations to policymakers and healthcare organizations to help ensure the successful integration of genetic services into African healthcare systems. To achieve this goal, we conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed studies published between 2003 and 2023. The studies were sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and Africa-wide information databases. We based their findings on eight relevant research studies conducted between 2016 and 2023, covering a wide range of genetic topics in six African countries, including Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania. The studies identified several challenges associated with the implementation of genetic services in African healthcare systems. These challenges include a lack of awareness and education about genetic diseases, barriers to genetic testing, resource limitations, ethical dilemmas, and challenges in follow-up and retention. However, the authors also highlighted opportunities and strategies for successful implementation, emphasizing preventive measures through community engagement, advocacy, and supportive networks. Apart from the potential to improve healthcare outcomes, implementing genetic services in Africa presents opportunities and challenges for healthcare and biotech companies. To address gaps in disease awareness, we recommend that healthcare providers should invest in education, collaborate with local institutions, and utilize digital platforms. Furthermore, businesses should explore innovative, cost-effective genetic testing models and create dialog platforms like online forums to positively impact African health care.

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HGG Advances
HGG Advances Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology-Molecular Medicine
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