The study targets healthcare providers' lack of knowledge in environmental health and genetics, focusing on student nurses working with marginalized communities often exposed to toxins.
It employs a hands-on learning approach, combining practical modeling exercises with case studies and lectures on toxicology, specifically researching environmental health issues among Indigenous populations in the U.S.
Results from pre- and post-tests indicate significant knowledge gains and increased understanding of genetic vulnerabilities related to environmental toxicants among participants.