Table 3.
Interpretation of and reactions to Multiplex test results among a sample of 199 patients who received testing.
| Interpretation of increased risk result | Mean (SD)a |
| Can lower chance of getting health condition | 5.3 (1.6) |
| Other factors affect chance of getting condition | 5.8 (1.5) |
| Can still lower chance of getting condition | 6.3 (1.2) |
| Health habits increase chance of getting condition | 6.6 (1.0) |
| Overall score | 6.0 (0.8) |
| Psychological reactions to test result | Mean (SD)b |
| Positive psychological reactions | |
| Determined | 4.1 (1.8) |
| Hopeful | 3.6 (1.9) |
| Relieved | 3.0 (1.8) |
| Negative psychological reactions | |
| Nervous | 2.6 (1.7) |
| Afraid | 1.8 (1.5) |
| Confused | 1.7 (1.3) |
| Regretful | 1.3 (0.9) |
| Behavioral reactions to test result | N (%) |
| Discussed test results | 154 (77%) |
| Spouse | 31 (20%) |
| Family | 28 (18%) |
| Health care provider | 2 (1%) |
| Information seeking about risk of health conditions | |
| Effect of health habits | 130 (65%) |
| Effect of family history | 72 (36%) |
a
Scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree)
b
Scale from 1 (not at all) to 7 (a great deal)