Table 2 The practice of genetic testing.
From: Investigating knowledge and attitudes toward genetic testing and counseling among palestinians
Did you ever undergo a genetic test? | No (%) | Yes (%) |
|---|---|---|
Total responses (1056) | 961 (91) | 95 (9) |
Gender | ||
Male (408) | 363 (89) | 45 (11) |
Female (648) | 598 (92.3) | 50 (7.7) |
χ2 (P) | 3.36 (0.067) | |
Age group (years) | ||
18–29 (629) | 599 (95.2) | 30 (4.8) |
30–39 (174) | 150 (86.2) | 24 (13.8) |
40–49 (117) | 92 (78.6) | 25 (21.4) |
50–59 (80) | 73 (91.3) | 7 (8.8) |
60 and more (56) | 47 (83.9) | 9 (16.1) |
r (P) | 0.144 (< 0.001) | |
Level of education | ||
Less than secondary school (57) | 40 (70.2) | 17 (29.8) |
Secondary school (99) | 87 (87.9) | 12 (12.1) |
Bachelor or diploma (780) | 729 (93.5) | 51 (6.5) |
Higher education 120) | 105 (87.5) | 15 (12.5) |
r (P) | -0.116 (< 0.001) | |
Family income (Dollar) | ||
less than 538.5 (353) | 332 (94.1) | 21 (5.9) |
538.5–1076 (332) | 292 (88) | 40 (12) |
1077-1615.5(220) | 207 (94.1) | 13 (5.9) |
More than 1615.5 (151) | 130 (86.1) | 21 (13.9) |
r (P) | 0.06 (0.053) | |
Marital status | ||
Single (577) | 562 (97.4) | 15 (2.6) |
Married (438) | 361 (82.4) | 77 (17.6) |
Others (41) | 38 (92.7) | 3 (7.3) |
χ2 (P) | 68.4 (< 0.001) | |
Undergoing routine check-ups | ||
No (687) | 648 (94.3) | 39 (5.7) |
Yes (369) | 313 (84.8) | 56 (15.2) |
χ2 (P) | 26.46 (< 0.001) | |
Knowledge of genetic testing | ||
No (342) | 329 (96.2) | 13 (3.8) |
Yes (714) | 632 (88.5) | 82 (11.5) |
χ2 (P) | 16.67 (< 0.001) | |
Knowledge of genetic counselor | ||
No (681) | 648 (95.2) | 33 (4.8) |
Yes (375) | 313 (83.5) | 62 (16.5) |
χ2 (P) | 40.35 (< 0.001) | |
How would you rate your health status in comparison to others of your same age and gender? | ||
Very bad (12) | 11 (91.7) | 1 (8.3) |
Bad (60) | 52 (86.7) | 8 (13.3) |
Good (429) | 388 (90.4) | 41 (9.6) |
Very good (472) | 436 (92.4) | 36 (7.6) |
Excellent (83) | 74 (89.2) | 9 (10.8) |
r (P) | -0.025 (0.413) | |
Is there any hereditary disorder in the family? | ||
No (633) | 592 (93.5) | 41 (6.5) |
Yes (423) | 369 (87.2) | 54 (12.8) |
χ2 (P) | 12.25 (< 0.001) | |
Are your parent’s relatives? | ||
No (733) | 669 (91.3) | 64 (8.7) |
Yes (323) | 292 (90.4) | 31 (9.6) |
χ2 (P) | 0.21 (0.65) | |
