Table 2 Perceptions related to integration of nutrigenomics - survey
From: Exploring the future of nutrigenomics: dietitians’ perceptions on integration in Indian practice
Integrator n (%) | Non-integrator n (%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-existing nutrigenomics awareness | |||
Have you or Would you consider getting a genetic test for yourself? (n = 249) | 0.639 | ||
Yes | 61 (75.3) | 125 (74.4) | |
No | 3 (3.7) | 11 (6.5) | |
Maybe | 17 (21) | 32 (19) | |
Have you heard of the term ‘Nutrigenomics’ before? (n = 249) | - | ||
Yes | 79 (97.5) | 163 (97) | |
No | 2 (2.5) | 5 (3) | |
Was Nutrigenomics taught as a part of your qualification? (n = 249) | 0.359 | ||
Yes | 46 (56.8) | 85 (50.6) | |
No | 35 (43.2) | 83 (49.4) | |
Provided counselling to clients/patients related to nutrigenomics in the past year? (n = 249) | 0.151 | ||
Yes | 32 (39.5) | 51 (30.4) | |
No | 49 (60.5) | 117 (69.6) | |
Read scientific literature related to nutrigenomics in the past year. (n = 249) | 0.191 | ||
Yes | 57 (70.4) | 131 (78) | |
No | 24 (29.6) | 37 (22) | |
Interested in learning more about Nutrigenomics (n = 249) | 0.094 | ||
Yes | 75 (92.6) | 143 (85.1) | |
Maybe | 6 (7.4) | 25 (14.9) | |
How important do you think genetic testing is in the medical/health industry? (n = 249) | - | ||
Not important | 0 (0) | 2 (1.2) | |
Important | 81 (100) | 166 (98.8) | |
How equipped are dietitians/nutritionists to provide nutrigenomics counselling? (n = 249) | 0.959 | ||
Not equipped | 38 (46.9) | 78 (46.4) | |
Neutral | 37 (45.7) | 79 (47) | |
Equipped | 6 (7.4) | 11 (6.5) | |
Likeliness to change aspects of your practice due to new knowledge regarding nutrigenomics? (n = 249) | 0.153 | ||
Likely | 43 (53.1) | 73 (43.5) | |
Not likely | 38 (46.9) | 95 (56.5) | |
Perceived Benefits of Application of Nutrigenomics | |||
Greater individualization of diet prescription (personal nutrition.) (n = 249) | 0.410 | ||
Disagree | 3 (3.7) | 4 (2.4) | |
Neutral | 6 (7.4) | 21 (12.5) | |
Agree | 72 (88.9) | 143 (85.1) | |
Stronger foundations for nutrition. (n = 249) | 0.013 a | ||
Disagree | 1 (1.2) | 3 (1.8) | |
Neutral | 18 (22.2) | 15 (8.9) | |
Agree | 62 (76.5) | 150 (89.3) | |
Dietary prescriptions that would effectively manage or prevent certain diseases. (n = 249) | 0.064 | ||
Disagree | 8 (9.9) | 6 (3.6) | |
Neutral | 25 (30.9) | 43 (25.6) | |
Agree | 48 (59.3) | 119 (70.8) | |
Perceived Consumer Motivators Affecting the Implementation of Nutrigenomics | |||
Motivated by desire to prevent or manage disease. (n = 249) | 0.011 a | ||
Disagree | 9 (11.1) | 5 (3.0) | |
Neutral | 23 (28.4) | 37 (22) | |
Agree | 49 (60.5) | 126 (75) | |
Prevent a disease based on family history. (n = 249) | 0.005 a | ||
Disagree | 4 (4.9) | 0 (0) | |
Neutral | 17 (21) | 24 (14.3) | |
Agree | 60 (74.1) | 144 (85.7) | |
Control health outcomes based on family history. (n = 249) | 0.054 | ||
Disagree | 5 (6.2) | 6 (3.6) | |
Neutral | 29 (35.8) | 39 (23.2) | |
Agree | 47 (58) | 123 (73.2) | |
Improve overall health-related quality of life. (n = 249) | 0.266 | ||
Disagree | 4 (4.9) | 3 (1.8) | |
Neutral | 18 (22.2) | 31 (18.5) | |
Agree | 59 (72.8) | 134 (79.8) | |
Perceived Barriers Affecting the Implementation of Nutrigenomics | |||
Cost concerns. (n = 249) | 0.000 a | ||
Disagree | 15 (18.5) | 13 (7.7) | |
Neutral | 33 (40.7) | 41 (24.4) | |
Agree | 33 (40.7) | 114 (67.9) | |
Not enough experts to convey professional expertise. (n = 249) | 0.000 a | ||
Disagree | 8 (9.9) | 1 (0.6) | |
Neutral | 19 (23.5) | 22 (13.1) | |
Agree | 54 (66.7) | 145 (86.3) | |
Lack of Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals. (n = 249) | 0.003 a | ||
Disagree | 10 (12.3) | 14 (8.3) | |
Neutral | 29 (35.8) | 31 (18.5) | |
Agree | 42 (51.9) | 123 (73.2) | |
Lack of Continuing Education for Consumers. (n = 249) | 0.003 a | ||
Disagree | 6 (7.4) | 3 (1.8) | |
Neutral | 25 (30.9) | 30 (17.9) | |
Agree | 50 (61.7) | 135 (80.4) | |
Limited access to Nutrigenomics for clients or patients. (n = 249) | 0.000 a | ||
Disagree | 6 (7.4) | 5 (3) | |
Neutral | 24 (29.6) | 20 (11.9) | |
Agree | 51 (63) | 143 (85.1) | |
Confidentiality issues. (n = 249) | 0.002 a | ||
Disagree | 9 (11.1) | 17 (10.1) | |
Neutral | 27 (33.3) | 24 (14.3) | |
Agree | 45 (55.6) | 127 (75.6) | |
Moral concerns (n = 249) | 0.044 a | ||
Disagree | 9 (11.1) | 17 (10.1) | |
Neutral | 26 (32.1) | 31 (18.5) | |
Agree | 46 (56.8) | 120 (71.4) | |
Too many environmental influences to give a definite connection between the effect of nutrition on disease progression. (n = 249) | 0.034 a | ||
Disagree | 4 (4.9) | 9 (5.4) | |
Neutral | 31 (38.3) | 38 (22.6) | |
Agree | 46 (56.8) | 121 (72) | |
Lack of clinical trials to prove efficacy of personalized interventions. (n = 249) | 0.013 a | ||
Disagree | 7 (8.6) | 4 (2.4) | |
Neutral | 27 (33.3) | 40 (23.8) | |
Agree | 47 (58) | 124 (73.8) | |