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Rural youths' understanding of gene x environmental contributors to heritable health conditions: The case of podoconiosis in Ethiopia.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Sept 2018

Engdawork Kibur, McBride Colleen M, Ayode Desta, Allen Caitlin G, Davey Gail, Tadele Getnet

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OBJECTIVES: Assess the feasibility of engaging youth to disseminate accurate information about gene by environmental (GxE) influences on podoconiosis, a neglected tropical lymphedema endemic in southern Ethiopia. METHODS: A cross sectional survey was conducted with 377 youth randomly selected from 2 districts of Southern Ethiopia. Measures included GxE knowledge (4 true/false statements), preventive action...

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PMID: 30212466
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006763
PMCID: PMC6155534

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