The social construction of genomics and genetic analysis in ocular diseases in Ibadan, South-western Nigeria

Olusola Olawoye, Kabiru K Salami, Abolaji Azeez, Precious Adebola, Tarela Sarimiye, John Imaledo, Tony Realini, Michael A. Hauser, Adeyinka Ashaye

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Abstract

Genomics, an emerging field to improve public health practice, has potential benefits to understanding ocular diseases. This study explored the social construction of genomics in ocular diseases in the blind community in Ibadan, Nigeria, through two focus group discussions and twelve in-depth interview sessions conducted among people living with ocular disorders. The data were thematic and content-analysed. Although the participants had limited knowledge about ocular diseases, genomics, and their nexus, they maintained a positive attitude toward its potential benefits. This informed their willingness to participate in genomics testing for ocular diseases. The participants preferred saliva-based sample collection over blood-based, and expressed concern for the procedure and accrued benefits of genomics studies. Thus, public sensitisation about ocular diseases and client-centred genomics testing procedures should be engendered.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0278286
Number of pages16
JournalPLOS ONE
Volume17
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Dec 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Humans
  • Nigeria
  • Eye
  • Genetic Testing
  • Face
  • Genomics

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