Genetic disorder prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy termination practices among high consanguinity population, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of consanguineous marriage and genetic disorders are high in Saudi Arabia. There were records on the practices of Saudis toward prenatal diagnosis (PND) and termination of pregnancy (TOP), however the sample sizes are small. This study has targeted the Saudi Arabian community and family history of genetic disorders to determine the practices toward PND and TOP. The cross-sectional survey was conducted among Saudis (n = 2761) to determine their practices toward reproductive-decision making. Regression analysis was conducted to identify the association of the limiting factors, relative merits and family history on the outcomes. Total of 2507 participants returned completed questionnaire. The practice towards PND (68%) were more favorable than TOP (33%). PND was found to be a g

SUBMITTER: AbdulAzeez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6872573 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature