Development of a computer-based tool to obtain a family health history in Vietnam

Background: Family health history (FHH) is central to human genomic profiling construction; however, there is no protocol for documenting FHH in a pedigree format in Vietnam. Aim: A “Gia Su Suc Khoe” (GSSK) tool was developed to create a user-friendly interface for collecting FHH and offering diseases' risk assessment. Results: A tool was described (https://giasusuckhoe.vn/) with good feedback from genetic counselors and family-medicine doctors. Among 20 surveys, 100% of respondents noted that the report accurately reflected their FHH and were satisfied with the tool's display. About 74% of familial conditions were covered. Overall, all constructive feedback has been adapted into the updated version. Conclusion: Gia Su Suc Khoe has the potential to significantly improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in Vietnam. Family health history (FHH) has been a primordial, non-expensive, and non-invasive risk stratification tool to inform prevention and screening strategies, especially for common genetic conditions. A new program developed in Vietnam namely Gia Su Suc Khoe (GSSK) not only utilizes a pedigree format to capture FHH but also performs risk assessments for various preventable and prevalent genetic disorders. GSSK is a self-administered, patient-centric and computerized program for obtaining Vietnamese FHH (https://giasusuckhoe.vn/), which receives positive feedback from genetic counselors and family-medicine doctors on its effectiveness, precision, and practical implications. GSSK becomes the pioneering program to help obtain FHH in Vietnam, which is believed to address several barriers, ensure high-quality information and leverage it for risk assessment.