First French study relative to preconception genetic testing: 1500 general population participants' opinion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Until very recently, preconception genetic testing was only conducted in particular communities, ethnic groups or families for which an increased risk of genetic disease was identified. To detect in general population a risk for a couple to have a child affected by a rare, recessive or X-linked, genetic disease, carrier screening is proposed in several countries. We aimed to determine the current public opinion relative to this approach in France, using either a printed or web-based questionnaire.

Results

Among the 1568 participants, 91% are favorable to preconception genetic tests and 57% declare to be willing to have the screening if the latter is available. A medical prescription by a family doctor or a gynecologist would be the best way to propose the test for

SUBMITTER: Bonneau V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7955630 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature