Acceptance and attitudes towards genetic cancer testing among German general practice patients: a cross-sectional survey

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Acceptance of genetic testing was high, particularly among younger and more educated individuals.
83.3% of participants agreed that genetic testing should be widely available, emphasizing its perceived benefits.
Older adults, women, and those with lower education levels expressed more concerns about genetic testing, highlighting disparities.
Targeted educational efforts are necessary to improve health literacy and promote informed decision-making regarding genetic testing.

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Cross-sectional survey reveals high acceptance of genetic testing in patients, indicating ongoing barriers.

Guertler et al. (2025) studied this question.

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