Table 2.
Respondents' Opinions About Genetic Testing % (N)
| Strongly disagree | Somewhat disagree | Neutral | Somewhat Agree | Strongly agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Important to find out I carry the gene for HD. | 0 | 5.0 (3) | 5.0 (3) | 18.3 (11) | 70.0 (42) |
| Knowing can provide a greater sense of personal control. | 0 | 1.7 (1) | 8.3 (5) | 30.0 (18) | 58.3 (35) |
| Knowing can help me plan for the future. | 1.7 (1) | 1.7 (1) | 3.3 (2) | 23.3 (14) | 68.3 (41) |
| Concerned about my family coping with the results. | 0 | 1.7 (1) | 11.7 (7) | 36.7 (22) | 48.3 (29) |
| Concerned that my test results will not be kept private. | 58.3 (23) | 11.7 (7) | 21.7 (13) | 10.0 (6) | 16.7 (10) |
| Concerned about insurance. | 13.3 (8) | 10.0 (6) | 20.0 (12) | 25.0 (15) | 30.0 (18) |
| Concerned that knowing my gene status will affect my employment. | 15 (9) | 16.7 (10) | 21.7 (13) | 23.3 (14) | 20.0 (12) |
| Concerned that others will treat me differently if they know I have the gene that causes HD. | 10 (6) | 15.0 (9) | 23.3 (14) | 23.3 (14) | 26.7 (16) |
| Concerned that the test is not useful because there is no cure for HD. | 55 (33) | 21.7 (13) | 13.3 (8) | 8.3 (5) | 0 |
| Helps me make decisions about having children. | 6.7 (4) | 5.0 (3) | 21.7 (13) | 18.3 (11) | 46.7 (28) |
HD, Huntington's disease.