Table 5 Responses to the question: After the following groups learnt about my genetic information…, the following happened (single choice, n = 1000)
From: Addressing genetic discrimination for stronger legal protections and enhanced public awareness
Group | They treated me (or my children) poorly | There was no change in how I was treated | They treated me better | Disclosed | Didn’t disclose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Healthcare professionals | 9 (3%)a | 244 (76%)a | 66 (21%)a | 319(32%) | 681 (68%) |
Courts | 10 (5%)a | 153 (83%)a | 21 (12%)a | 184(18%) | 816 (82%) |
Landlords | 15 (8%)a | 149 (84%)a | 14 (8%)a | 178(18%) | 822 (82%) |
Banks | 11 (6%)a | 151 (88%)a | 9 (6%)a | 171(17%) | 829 (83%) |
Schools | 13 (7%)a | 147 (80%)a | 23 (13%)a | 183(18%) | 817 (82%) |