Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the basic genetic knowledge of medical school students and their self-report
ed knowledge about some genetic defects-diseases and genetic counseling.
Materials and methods: In this descriptive study, data were collected through an online survey. The questionnaire was sent
to preclinical and clinical students in semesters 1-6, and 328 students answered the questionnaire.
Results: Of the total 328 students, 59.5% were female and 40.5% were male. The mean age was 21.42±1.99 years and 57.6%
of the students were in pre-clinical and 42.4% were in clinical classes. Students in pre-clinical classes reported less knowl
edge of basic genetics, genetic defects, and diseases when compared with the students in clinical classes (p<0.05). Upon ex
amining the responses of the students about giving genetic counseling, the rate of clinical classes was found to be higher
(p<0.05). Students in both pre-clinical (78.3%) and clinical (89.2%) classes stated that they would like to get more education
on genetic diseases and genetic counseling
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