, vol. 4, issue 3, pp. 27-29, 2017.
As we move into the 21stcentury, genetics/genomics has emerged as a central science for all health professionals,
including nurses increasingly will underlie all of health care and therefore is fundamental to all nursing practice. Aim of
the current study is to assess the genomic-genetic literacy and comfort level regarding integration of genetics in clinical
practices among nursing students in an undergraduate program at a selected faculty of nursing affiliated to one
university in Cairo-Egypt. Study Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized for conducting the current study.
Results:, the current study finding revealed that the majority of the study participants had no knowledge regarding genetic
terms, genetic disorders except about breast cancer, thalassemia and sickle cell disease & no knowledge to genetic related
procedures .Also the current study showed low comfort level of genetic knowledge regarding patient and family history,
making referral for a patient with genetic questions, sharing in a support group to a patient with genetic disease.
Conclusion: Based on the results the study findings revealed that the majority of the study participants had no knowledge
regarding genetic, and genetic related procedures. In relation to genetic disorders all the study participants had no
knowledge except about breast cancer, thalassemia and sickle cell disease. The study participants were not comfort
regarding integration of genetics in clinical practices. Recommendations: Nursing genetic should be included as an
essential part of faculty nursing curricula either for theoretical and practical aspects.
