Table 2 Discussion of the decision with others and intentions at T3, and actual decisions made subsequently

Discussion of decision with others, self-reported at T3

Have you discussed whether or not to get your genome sequenced as part of this course with anyone?

Yes

17 (89.5%)

No

2 (10.5%)

Who have you talked to about whether or not to get your genome sequenced as part of this course?

Genetic counselor

2 (10.5%)

Other health professional

2 (10.5%)

Mother

8 (42.1%)

Father

7 (36.8%)

Brother/sister

3 (15.8%)

Other family member

3 (15.8%)

Friend(s)

12 (63.2%)

Spouse/significant other

10 (52.6%)

One or more of the course directors

1 (5.3%)

Other (if other, please specify)^a

1 (5.3%)

Intentions, self-reported at T3

I intend to have the blood draw for WGS as part of this course

No, definitely not

0 (0%)

No, probably not

0 (0%)

Don’t know/it depends

0 (0%)

Yes, probably

6 (31.6%)

Yes, definitely

13 (68.4%)

Median

Yes, definitely

I intend to analyze my own genome as part of this WGS course

No, definitely not

0 (0%)

No, probably not

0 (0%)

Don’t know/it depends

0 (0%)

Yes, probably

6 (31.6%)

Yes, definitely

13 (68.4%)

Median

Yes, definitely

I intend to seek genetic counseling before making my decision about whether to obtain my own personal genome sequence data

No, definitely not

5 (26.3%)

No, probably not

7 (36.8%)

Don’t know/it depends

0 (0%)

Yes, probably

2 (10.5%)

Yes, definitely

5 (26.3%)

Median

No, probably not

Observed actual behaviors, after T3

Did the student actually have their blood drawn and analyze their own genome as part of the WGS course?

Yes

19 (100%)

Did the student see the genetic counselor provided within the medical school prior to receiving their WGS data?

Yes

2 (10.5%)

Did the student see the genetic counselor provided outside of the medical school prior to receiving their WGS data?

Yes

0 (0%)