Decision making on antenatal screening results: A comparative Q-method study of women from two Chinese cities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although an integral part of ethical and quality health care, little is known about the informed decision making of Chinese women with different socioeconomic backgrounds within the context of antenatal testing.

Methods

To explore women's viewpoints on informed decision making regarding antenatal screening, a Q-methodology study that combines both quantitative factor analysis and interviews was conducted between June 2016 and February 2017 in Shanghai and Duyun. A total of 169 women (84 Shanghai and 85 Duyun) participated in the study of 41 ranked statements along a Q-sorting grid.

Results

Using by-person factor analysis, five distinct viewpoints are identified: (a) choice is shared with the partner/husband, but the mother has the right to make the final de

SUBMITTER: Dong D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8077134 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature