Genetic testing results

B. How likely would you be to participate in genetic research if it involved researchers reviewing your medical records in addition to a genetic test in order to explore possible links between genetic test results and health history ... 

In the multivariate analysis, African Americans were nearly twice as likely as whites (OR = 1.88, p = 0.013), whereas Asians were 2.6 times (p = 0.001) and Hispanics 3.1 times (p < 0.001) as likely as whites to have such a test. These results suggest that confidentiality of genetic test results and possible discrimination by employers is not a salient concern of racial/ethnic minorities, but it is a concern among whites. 

A. First, how likely would you be to participate in research if you knew your genetic test results would be anonymous, meaning that nobody—not even the researchers—would know which test results came from which person Would you be. .. (READ CATEGORIES)... 

Some genetic tests can be used to predict whether certain individuals are more likely to get sick in the future. The next questions ask your opinions about who should have access to these genetic test results. (ROTATE) ... 

The results of genetic tests are not always straightforward, which often makes them challenging to interpret and explain. Therefore, it is important for patients and their families to ask questions about the potential meaning of genetic test results both before and after the test is performed. When interpreting test results, healthcare professionals consider a person s medical history, family history, and the type of genetic test that was done. 

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