Table 2.
Awareness of the study participants
| Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| General awareness about genetic diseases | |
| Ever heard about genetic disease | |
| Yes | 332(50) |
| No | 332(50) |
| Whether know any genetic disease | |
| Yes | 307(46.2) |
| No | 357(53.8) |
| Are genetic diseases contagious/infectious | |
| Yes | 159(23.9) |
| No | 505(76.1) |
| Whether aware of existence of genetic tests | |
| Yes | 312(46.9) |
| No | 352(53.1) |
| Knowledge of risks/exposures towards developing GD for a pregnant woman | |
| Marriage between closed relatives | |
| Yes | 453(68.2) |
| No | 211(31.8) |
| Smoking for pregnant woman | |
| Yes | 383(57.7) |
| No | 281(42.3) |
| Exposure of secondary smoke to pregnant woman | |
| Yes | 324(48.8) |
| No | 340(51.20) |
| Taking alcohol during pregnancy | |
| Yes | 293(44.1) |
| No | 371(55.9) |
| Not eating a balanced diet for a pregnant woman? | |
| Yes | 581(87.5) |
| No | 83(12.5) |
*GD: Genetic disease