Table 2.

Public perceptions regarding genetic testing (n=507)

Perception statements	n	%	P
I believe that genetic studies have a role in early detection of genetic diseases and enable early treatment	461	90.9	0.025
Decision to do genetic testing before marriage	453	89.3	0.119
Decision to cancel the marriage, If genetic testing indicated a higher probability of genetic disease	449	88.6	0.110
Decision to divorce due to higher probability of genetic disease in children	150	29.6	0.000
Pregnancy termination decision if there is a higher probability of genetic disease in the baby	269	53.1	0.098
Decision to have another child knowing that he has a higher probability of genetic disease	26	5.1	0.826
Genetic studies raise the race superiority issues	180	35.3	0.664
Genetic studies lead to cures for rich people only	126	24.9	0.562
I believe that all matters are in the hands of God, so no need for genetic testing	16	3.15	0.732
I believe that the results of genetic tests are inaccurate	2	0.40	0.732

n=The number of the participants who answered (Yes) in each statement