| OGC (n=15) | IPGC (n=34) | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | 0.244 | |||
| Male | 5 (33.3) | 5 (14.7) | ||
| Female | 9 (60) | 26 (76.5) | ||
| Not specified | 1 (6.7) | 3 (8.8) | ||
| Age, n (%) | 0.062 | |||
| 20s | 5 (33.3) | 3 (8.8) | ||
| 30s | 3 (20) | 6 (17.6) | ||
| 40s | 4 (26.7) | 12 (35.3) | ||
| 50s | 2 (13.3) | 10 (29.4) | ||
| 60s | 0 (0) | 3 (8.8) | ||
| 70s or older | 1 (6.7) | 0 (0) | ||
| Not specified | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Consultation content, n (%) | 0.132 | |||
| Hereditary hearing loss | 2 (13.3) | 3 (8.8) | ||
| Hereditary retinal disease | 5 (33.3) | 2 (5.9) | ||
| Hereditary cancer | 5 (33.3) | 19 (55.9) | ||
| Congenital pediatric disorders | 1 (6.7) | 3 (8.8) | ||
| Others | 1 (6.7) | 3 (8.8) | ||
| Not specified | 1 (6.7) | 4 (11.8) | ||
| Relationship to the proband, n (%) | 0.295 | |||
| Self | 10 (55.5) | 28 (80.0) | ||
| Parent | 2 (11.1) | 3 (8.6) | ||
| Child | 4 (22.2) | 3 (8.6) | ||
| Sibling | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Grandparent | 1 (5.6) | 1 (2.8) | ||
| Cousin | 1 (5.6) | 0 (0) | ||
| Others | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Not specified | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Number of genetic counseling sessions, n (%) | 0.459 | |||
| First | 8 (53.3) | 22 (64.7) | ||
| Second | 4 (26.7) | 9 (26.5) | ||
| Third | 2 (13.3) | 2 (5.9) | ||
| Fourth or more | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | ||
| Not specified | 1 (6.7) | 1 (2.9) | ||
| Travel time to the hospital, n (%) | 0.003* | |||
| Under 30 minutes | 2 (13.3) | 14 (41.2) | ||
| 30-60 minutes | 3 (20) | 13 (38.2) | ||
| 1-2 hours | 2 (13.3) | 7 (20.6) | ||
| More than 2 hours | 6 (40) | 0 (0) | ||
| Not specified | 2 (13.3) | 0 (0) |
| OGC | IPGC | |
|---|---|---|
| Advantages | Easy access even from remote areas (6) | Emotions, facial expressions, and atmosphere are easily conveyed (5) |
| Saves time (5) | Smooth communication (4) | |
| Good communication possible (5) | No communication setup or technical issues (3) | |
| No need to travel (4) | Provides a sense of security (3) | |
| Easy to receive genetic counseling (3) | Easy to ask questions (1) | |
| No risk of infection (2) | Physical examination possible (1) | |
| Saves money (2) | No inconvenience with in person genetic counseling (1) | |
| Easier for family to join (1) | Blood tests can be performed on the same day (1) | |
| Easier to speak honestly (1) | ||
| Can view materials while listening to explanations (1) | ||
| Disadvantages | Difficulty ensuring privacy protection (2) | Takes time to visit the hospital (2) |
| Problems accessing online systems (1) | Risk of infectious diseases (1) | |
| Difficulty in communication (1) | ||
| Unable to perform physical examinations (1) | ||
| Blood tests not possible on the same day (1) | ||
| Some topics may not be suitable (1) | ||
| Lack of awareness among health care providers (1) | ||
| Materials hard to see on device screens (1) |
