Attitude, knowledge and informed choice towards prenatal screening for Down Syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Down Syndrome screening test is a bridge between knowledge and uncertainty, safety and risk, unpredictability and desire to know in order to gain control. It may be accepted either not to have a baby with Down syndrome, or to prepare to have a baby with this condition. Every woman should understand that it is an option and should be encouraged to make their own decisions based on information and personal values. The implications and possible subsequent scenarios differentiate this type of test from the common biochemical tests performed during pregnancy, of paramount importance being the right to make informed choices. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude towards prenatal Down syndrome screening in order to asses to what extent the Romanian

SUBMITTER: Pop-Tudose ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6233289 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature