KẾT QUẢ CAN THIỆP TƯ VẤN DI TRUYỀN SINH VIÊN MANG GEN BỆNH THALASSEMIA TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC CẦN THƠ

Abstract

Background: The World Health Organization has identified Thalassemia as a global health issue. Objectives: Evaluation of intervention results by genetic counseling on first-year students carrying thalassemia gene at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Materials and methods: First-year regular and part-time medical students (class 47 and 35, respectively) at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy who were diagnosed with carrying the Thalassemia gene. Results: Prior to genetic counseling, there was a discrepancy in the level of correct knowledge among students regarding all three areas. However, after counseling, there was a significant increase of 100% in knowledge in all areas with a statistical significance of 95% confidence interval. Specifically, knowledge of Thalassemia increased significantly from 53.5% to 81.08%, whereas knowledge of patient care for Thalassemia had increased from 34.39% to 50.14%. Conclusions: Enhancing knowledge through counseling is an effective measure for preventing Thalassemia.