Interpretations of autonomous decision-making in antenatal genetic screening among women in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan.

ABSTRACT: The concept of informed choice for antenatal screening consists of Western ideologies, encapsulating individualistic approaches, and may be valued differently by people from countries with more collectivist cultures. This study aimed to explore perceptions of informed choice in antenatal screening in women from China, Hong Kong and Pakistan. A Q-methodology study was conducted during June 2016 to February 2017, in China (Shanghai and Duyun), Hong Kong and Pakistan (Lahore). A total of 299 women rank ordered 41 statements. Following by-person factor analysis, five distinct viewpoints were identified: choice as a maternal responsibility entrusted to doctors; choice as a shared decision led by the mother; choice as a shared decision led by the partner; choice as a responsibility delegated to

SUBMITTER: Ahmed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5891493 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature