Perceptions of Pharmacogenetic Research to Guide Tobacco Cessation by Patients, Providers and Leaders in a Tribal Healthcare Setting

Overview

Journal Pharmacogenomics

Specialties Genetics
Pharmacology

Date 2016 Feb 13

PMID 26871371

Citations 19

Authors

Jaedon P Avey

Vanessa Y Hiratsuka

Julie A Beans

Susan Brown Trinidad

Rachel F Tyndale

Renee F Robinson

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Abstract

Aim: Describe patients,' providers' and healthcare system leaders' perceptions of pharmacogenetic research to guide tobacco cessation treatment in an American Indian/Alaska Native primary care setting.

Materials & Methods: This qualitative study used semistructured interviews with 20 American Indian/Alaska Native current or former tobacco users, 12 healthcare providers and nine healthcare system leaders.

Results: Participants supported pharmacogenetic research to guide tobacco cessation treatment provided that a community-based participatory research approach be employed, research closely coordinate with existing tobacco cessation services and access to pharmacogenetic test results be restricted to providers involved in tobacco cessation.

Conclusion: Despite a history of mistrust toward genetic research in tribal communities, participants expressed willingness to support pharmacogenetic research to guide tobacco cessation treatment.

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