Table 2.
Repeated measures regression analysis: predictors of genetics knowledge, final model
| Model variable | Parameter estimate: change between groups (SE) | Parameter estimate: mean value by group (SE) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-test genetic counseling | .0007 | ||
| Before | −.47 (.21) | 7.92 (.11) | |
| After | – | 8.21 (.11) | |
| Language | <.0001 | ||
| ASLa with interpreter | −.61 (.21) | 7.47 (.10) | |
| English without interpreter | .57 (.29) | 8.65 (.24) | |
| ASL and English with interpreter | – | 8.08 (.18) | |
| Prior beliefs about why deaf | <.0001 | ||
| Genetic | .51 (.19) | 8.41 (.15) | |
| Non-Genetic/Unknown | – | 7.72 (.13) | |
| Age | <.0001 | ||
| <45.4 years | .75 (.17) | 8.44 (.13) | |
| ≥45.4 years | – | 7.69 (.14) | |
| Education | <.0001 | ||
| <Bachelor’s degree | −1.15 (.17) | 7.49 (.15) | |
| ≥Bachelor’s degree | – | 8.64 (.12) | |
| Interaction between Pre-Test Genetic Counseling and Prior Beliefs | .36 (.17) | .035 | |
| Before Pre-Test Genetic Counseling and ‘Genetic’ | .39 (.21) | 8.35 (.16) | |
| Before Pre-Test Genetic Counseling and ‘Non-Genetic/Unknown’ | −.47 (.19) | 7.49 (.14) | |
| After Pre-Test Genetic Counseling and ‘Genetic’ | .51 (.21) | 8.47 (.16) | |
| After Pre-Test Genetic Counseling and ‘Non-Genetic/Unknown’ | – | 7.96 (.14) |
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