IDENTIGENE Paternity Testing Stories Needed

by HOMEDNA on 01/06/2012

IDENTIGENE always appreciates hearing how our product changed a family’s life for the better. Guess what? Others do too! Your paternity story could help another family trying to make the difficult decision of whether or not to pursue paternity testing. If you or another family member haVE benefited from the IDENTIGENE DNA Paternity Test Kit, please consider sharing your story with us.

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Survey Reveals Paternity Questions Loom for More Than 1 in 10 Americans

by HOMEDNA on 12/27/2011

An online survey was conducted with a random sample of 1,039 men and women aged 18+, all members of the Impulse Research proprietary online panel. The Impulse Research proprietary online panel closely watches US population demographics and the respondents are representative of men and women aged 18+. Research was conducted in December 2011. The overall sampling error rate for this survey is +/-3% at the 95% rate of confidence.

The survey,  commissioned by IDENTIGENE , the largest direct-to-consumer DNA paternity testing laboratory and makers of the IDENTIGENE DNA Paternity Test, reveals that:

  • More than one in ten (11 %) adults ages 18 years and older said they have personally been in a situation where a paternity test was appropriate.
  • Nearly one in five (18%) said  they or a close friend or family member have questioned paternity. 

The results of the survey help to uncover the prevalence of paternity questions in the U.S., as well as adults’ intentions to identify biological fathers in the New Year.

  • 51% of adults with paternity questions either plan to address their question in 2012 or would like to, but are not sure where to start.
  • Men with paternity questions are twice as likely (51%) than women (25%) to address paternity in 2012.

New Year prompts action

The research helps confirm a trend IDENTIGENE  has noticed since it launched the IDENTIGENE  DNA Paternity Test in retail pharmacies in 2007. Each year the company experiences a spike in first quarter sales: something it attributes, in part, to New Year’s resolutions.

‘The new year definitely seems to trigger many adults with paternity questions to take steps to address their question,’ says Steven Smith, Executive Director for IDENTIGENE . ‘We want adults with paternity issues to know they are not alone and there are many others looking for answers, too. But most importantly, it’s vital for them to know that addressing a paternity question is not only a responsible step to take, but a thoughtful and caring decision, as determining paternity can provide many valuable benefits for all involved.’

Why knowing paternity is important

Although the specific reasoning for paternity testing varies from person to person, the benefits of confirming paternity are multifaceted and far reaching. In the survey, three in four adults (77%) said they believe it’s important for a child to know their biological father.

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From emotional and health benefits to financial welfare, paternity answers can have many important and positive impacts for children. ‘Knowledge is empowering,’ says Smith. ‘It’s important for children and families to know the truth about paternity, as it can impact a child’s health as well as their emotional health and well-being for years to come.’

 
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Paternity Test: The Importance of Knowing the Truth

by HOMEDNA on 12/26/2011

‘You are NOT the father!” Do you hear these words in the back of your mind when you think of paternity testing? So how would you feel if you actually do find out you are not the father? If you have been living under the same roof and raising the child in question, you probably aren’t  too happy to hear this news. The same goes for responsible fathers paying child support to a child who is not biologically theirs. The deception and pain are unimaginable. Here are some quick stats:

  • Several researchers peg the non-paternity rate (the percentage of men who think they are the biological father, but in reality are not) at 10% worldwide. So that means 1 in every 10 fathers is not really the biological father.
  • Another interesting statistic is that 29% of the time  when a man questioning paternity  takes a paternity test, he will find his suspicions confirmed. This means that nearly 3 of every 10 men who have a paternity doubt are not the biological fathers.

The message here is that men who question paternity should have a paternity test. The sooner the better. After the child is born, a simple cheek swab from the infant, along with the alleged father’s cheek swab, is all that is needed to answer this important question.Here are a few of the many reasons paternity tests are important:

  1. Sense of identity - a child knowing to whom they are biologically linked
  2. Health history - hereditary factors influence preventative health measures
  3. Financial support - many households require two incomes to keep up with the cost of living
  4. Benefits - health insurance, social security and veteran benefits benefit biological children
  5. Government Aid - Paternity allows parents to seek government assistance if they qualify.
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Bibliography

Anderson, Kermyt G. “How Well Does Paternity Confidence Match Actual Paternity? Evidence from Worldwide Nonpaternity Rates.” JSTOR. The University of Chicago Press, 1 June 2006. Web. 26 Dec. 2011. 

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