Women's opinions on the offer and use of prenatal diagnosis |
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Authors: | Tj Tymstra C Bajema J R Beekhuis A Mantingh |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Health Sciences, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands;2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Oostersingel 59, 9713 EZ Groningen, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | We have studied the opinions and attitudes of women towards prenatal diagnosis (amnio-centesis/chorionic villus sampling/ultrasound/serum AFP testing). A questionnaire was sent to 185 women who had had their first baby a few months before. The respondents have a strong positive attitude towards the diagnostic procedures, especially if treatable abnormalities can be detected. Younger women and women with a high level of education were less inclined to make use of prenatal diagnosis. If tests were made more widely available, this might lead to a significant increase in the use of prenatal diagnosis. |
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Keywords: | Amniocentesis Chorionic villus sampling Ultrasound Serum AFP testing Women's opinions |
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