Fifty seven percent (n = 121) of the study participants expressed beliefs and concerns that the diagnosis of a genetically-linked condition would not remain confidential. Fifty two percent (n = 111) expressed beliefs and concerns about the effect of a genetically-liked condition on their family. Twenty two percent (n = 47) of the study participants expressed beliefs and concerns that they would not be able to emotionally handle the diagnosis of a genetically-linked condition. Thirteen percent (n = 28) reported that if they were found to carry a genetically-linked condition “others would view them negatively and 8.0% (n = 17) reported that it would cause them to feel ashamed.
