Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study
Abstract Background Gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis disease, and hyperuricaemia onset are influenced by environmental and genetic factors. We sought to investigate these factors in an Indigenous community in Guam. Methods In this feasibility study, the University of Guam led the qualita...
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| author | Yvette C. Paulino Frank Camacho Tristan VC Paulino Delores J. Lee Lisa Linda Natividad Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith Tony R. Merriman Anna L. Gosling |
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| description | Abstract Background Gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis disease, and hyperuricaemia onset are influenced by environmental and genetic factors. We sought to investigate these factors in an Indigenous community in Guam. Methods In this feasibility study, the University of Guam led the qualitative inquiry with the native community, training (pre-screening of participants, data collection methods, and biospecimen handling), study implementation (outreach and recruitment, data collection, and DNA extraction and quantification), and qualitative and epidemiologic data analyses. Recruitment targets were based on demographic representation in current census data. The University of Otago collaborated on ethics guidance, working with Indigenous communities, and led the genetic sequencing and genetic data analysis. Participants were recruited in Guam from Fall 2019 to Spring 2022. Results Of the 359 participants, most self-identified as Native CHamorus (61.6%) followed by Other Micronesians (22.0%), and Filipinos (15.6%). The prevalence of metabolic conditions from highest to lowest were obesity (55.6%), hyperuricaemia (36.0%), hypertension (27.8%), gout (23.0%), diabetes (14.9%), cardiovascular disease (8.4%), kidney disease (7.3%), and liver disease (3.4%). There was variation in the prevalence of metabolic conditions among the major ethnic groups in this study. Conclusions We estimated the prevalence of metabolic conditions, especially gout and hyperuricaemia, and found variation among ethnic groups, all while obtaining the Indigenous community’s feedback on the genetic study and building gout research capacity. The results of ongoing genetic sequencing will be used to understand molecular causes of gout in Guam. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db068fe4b2e9450abbc5dd73f104143d2025-02-09T12:58:19ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582025-02-012511910.1186/s12889-025-21643-5Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility studyYvette C. Paulino0Frank Camacho1Tristan VC Paulino2Delores J. Lee3Lisa Linda Natividad4Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith5Tony R. Merriman6Anna L. Gosling7University of Guam - School of Health MangilaoUniversity of Guam - College of Natural and Applied Sciences MangilaoUniversity of Guam - College of Natural and Applied Sciences MangilaoUniversity of Guam - School of Health MangilaoUniversity of Guam - School of Health MangilaoSchool of Biomedical Sciences Anatomy Department, University of OtagoUniversity of Birmingham at Alabama - Immunology and Rheumatology BirminghamSchool of Biomedical Sciences Anatomy Department, University of OtagoAbstract Background Gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis disease, and hyperuricaemia onset are influenced by environmental and genetic factors. We sought to investigate these factors in an Indigenous community in Guam. Methods In this feasibility study, the University of Guam led the qualitative inquiry with the native community, training (pre-screening of participants, data collection methods, and biospecimen handling), study implementation (outreach and recruitment, data collection, and DNA extraction and quantification), and qualitative and epidemiologic data analyses. Recruitment targets were based on demographic representation in current census data. The University of Otago collaborated on ethics guidance, working with Indigenous communities, and led the genetic sequencing and genetic data analysis. Participants were recruited in Guam from Fall 2019 to Spring 2022. Results Of the 359 participants, most self-identified as Native CHamorus (61.6%) followed by Other Micronesians (22.0%), and Filipinos (15.6%). The prevalence of metabolic conditions from highest to lowest were obesity (55.6%), hyperuricaemia (36.0%), hypertension (27.8%), gout (23.0%), diabetes (14.9%), cardiovascular disease (8.4%), kidney disease (7.3%), and liver disease (3.4%). There was variation in the prevalence of metabolic conditions among the major ethnic groups in this study. Conclusions We estimated the prevalence of metabolic conditions, especially gout and hyperuricaemia, and found variation among ethnic groups, all while obtaining the Indigenous community’s feedback on the genetic study and building gout research capacity. The results of ongoing genetic sequencing will be used to understand molecular causes of gout in Guam.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21643-5GoutHyperuricemiaPacific IslanderGeneticsMinority health |
| spellingShingle | Yvette C. Paulino Frank Camacho Tristan VC Paulino Delores J. Lee Lisa Linda Natividad Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith Tony R. Merriman Anna L. Gosling Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study BMC Public Health Gout Hyperuricemia Pacific Islander Genetics Minority health |
| title | Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study |
| title_full | Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study |
| title_fullStr | Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study |
| title_short | Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study |
| title_sort | conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in guam a feasibility study |
| topic | Gout Hyperuricemia Pacific Islander Genetics Minority health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21643-5 |
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