Previous genetic counselling (n=29) | No previous genetic counselling (n=23) | |
---|---|---|
*p<0.02. | ||
Site | ||
Manchester | 15 (52%) | 5 (22%) |
Liverpool | 9 (31%) | 10 (43%) |
Sheffield | 5 (17%) | 8 (35%) |
Sex: Female | 24 (83%) | 15 (65%) |
Age: mean (range) | 35 (18–46) | 36 (22–49) |
Condition | ||
BMD | 4 (14%) | 2 (9%) |
DMD | 7 (24%) | 3 (13%) |
MD | 10 (34%) | 2 (9%) |
BT | 8 (28%) | 16 (70%)* |
At least one affected (BMD/DMD/MD) or carrier (BT) first degree relative | ||
BMD | 2 (50%) | 1 (50%) |
DMD | 2 (29%) | 0 (0%) |
MD | 9 (90%) | 1 (50%) |
BT | 3 (38%) | 6 (38%) |
Modified Lerman worry score: mean (SE) | 4.6 (0.61) | 3.3 (0.52) |
STAI state anxiety score: mean (SE) | 35.6 (2.2) | 32.1 (2.9) |