Table 4.
Reflections and attitudes towards personal genome testing for students who elected to undergo genotyping. The number and percent of individuals who agree or strongly agree with the survey question are represented within the table below.
| Survey Question | Paired Subset Individuals Who Were Genotyped (n = 38) |
|---|---|
| My learning experience was enhanced by undergoing personal genotyping. | 29 (76%) |
| I have a better understanding of pharmacogenomics on the basis of undergoing personal genotyping. | 27 (71%) |
| Undergoing personal genotyping was an important part of my learning. | 21 (55%) |
| This course helped me understand what a patient’s experience might be like if they chose to undergo personal genome testing. | 32 (84%) |
| The cost for personal genome testing was reasonable. | 33 (87%) |
| I would be willing to pay the full price (less than $100.00 plus shipping and handling) for personal genome testing. | 6 (15%) |
| I was pleased with my decision regarding personal genome testing. | 34 (89%) |
| I experienced anxiety when deciding whether to undergo personal genome testing. | 6 (15%) |
| I experienced anxiety when awaiting my personal genome testing results. | 5 (13%) |
| I experienced anxiety after receiving my personal genome testing results. | 1 (2%) |
| The opportunity to ask healthcare professional for help in interpreting the results is an important component to a personal genome testing offer. | 31 (81%) |