- Summary of included studies arranged by relevance. The study design, specific focus on genetic counseling, and outcomes measured are listed. The language used by all included studies is English.
| Theme | References | Study Details | Focus and Outcomes | Quality; Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk and Uncertainty in Genetic Counseling | Wessels TM., & Koole T. (2019); Scott M., Watermeyer J., & Wessels TM. (2011); Wessels TM. (2024); | Qualitative, observational; Descriptive; Self-reflective | Focus on patient decision-making in multicultural settings, addressing risk communication and uncertainty in family history information. | Moderate to High; English |
| Genetic Disorders and Counseling Challenges | Moore SW., & Zaahl M. G. (2008); Bruwer Z., Futter M., & Ramesar R. (2013); Urban MF. et al. (2011); Kinsley N (2012); Essajee F et al. (2022); Penn C et al. (2009); Mafisa L, Dlova AN, Moodley V (2022); Gardiner SA et al. (2019); Akinyemi RO et al. (2016) | Case-control, Qualitative observational, Retrospective analysis, Case report, Prospective cohort, Exploratory study, Interview, Review | Discusses genetic counseling for Hirschsprung’s disease, Lynch syndrome, Down syndrome, Turner Syndrome, developmental epileptic encephalopathies, hemophilia A, and traditional beliefs. | Low to Moderate; English |
| Genomic Medicine and Education in Africa | Jongeneel CV. et al. (2022); Iwai Y. et al. (2023); Tindana P. et al. (2015); Moyo E et al. (2023); Adebamowo SN et al. (2017); Abacan M et al. (2019); Nembaware V (2019); Mlotshwa BC et al. (2017); Siwo GH, Williams SM, Moore JH (2015) | Descriptive, Cross-sectional, Scoping review, Review, Exploratory survey, Report | Explores the implementation of genomic education, the readiness of African scientists, and the challenges in genomic research across Africa. Emphasizes community engagement. | Moderate to High; English |
| Cancer genetic counseling and testing | Okunola AO et al. (2023); Van Wyk C et al. (2016); Rayne S et al. (2019); Morris M et al. (2015); Schoeman M et al. (2013); Kromberg JG., Sizer EB., Christianson AL. (2012); Mohamad HB. & Apffelstaedt JP. (2008) | Exploratory research, Retrospective analysis | Focuses on breast cancer genetic testing, knowledge among GPs, and mothers’ experiences in Johannesburg. Discusses the effectiveness and patient understanding in cancer genetic counseling. | Moderate; English |
| Ethical, Cultural, and Community Engagement | Zingela Z. et al. (2023); Penn C et al. (2009); Mboowa G., Sserwadda I (2019); Kromberg JGR, Kerr R. (2022); Owolabi P., Adam Y., Adebiyi E. (2023) | Review, Exploratory study | Examines ethical challenges, cultural beliefs, and community engagement strategies in genetic counseling for schizophrenia, hemophilia, albinism, and personalized medicine. | Low to Moderate; English |
| Genetic Counseling Practice and Innovations | Wessels TM et al. (2021); Ormond KE et al. (2019; 2023); Van Der Merwe N, Ramesar R, De Vries J (2022); Greenberg J et al. (2012); Kromberg JG, Wessels TM, Krause A (2013); Wilson LA et al. (2023); Mitropoulos K et al. (2015) | Descriptive qualitative/Action research, Cross-sectional, Exploratory study, Review, Cohort, Narrative review | Covers global variations in genetic counseling, telecounseling adaptations during COVID-19, genetic counseling roles in South Africa, neuromuscular disease genetics, and genomic success stories. | Moderate to High; English |
| Public Health Genomics and Policy Implications | Owolabi P, Adam Y, Adebiyi E (2023); Wilson LA et al. (2023); Ibidunni L et al. (2019); Essajee F et al. (2022); Oosthuizen J et al. (2021); Nembaware V (2019) | Review, Cohort, Cross-sectional, Prospective cohort, Cross-sectional, Report | Discusses personalizing medicine, neuromuscular disease genetics, sickle cell disease, developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, and genomics training in Africa. | Moderate to High; English |