Hispanic/Latino Diabetes Genomics Participation
Hispanic/Latino individuals are under-represented in genomics studies despite bearing a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes. Low genetics knowledge and mistrust of research institutions are described as structural barriers to inform…
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Hispanic/Latino individuals are under-represented in genomics studies despite bearing a disproportionate burden of type 2 diabetes. Low genetics knowledge and mistrust of research institutions are described as structural barriers to informed genomics participation among Hispanic/Latino individuals. Diversifying genebank participation is presented as scientifically necessary for genomic prediction in diabetes research. The intervention aimed to raise genomics literacy enough to support meaningful consent for genebank enrollment.