Latinx individuals' knowledge of, preferences for, and experiences with prenatal genetic testing: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends prenatal genetic testing (PGT) be offered to all pregnant persons regardless of known risk factors. However, significant racial/ethnic differences exist regarding acceptance of PGT contributing to disparities. Latinas (Latinx), one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States, have low PGT acceptance rates. This systematic scoping review aimed to provide a landscape of existing literature on Latinx individuals' knowledge of, preferences for, and experiences with prenatal and preconception genetic testing. Synthesizing the current state of the science may inform development of culturally tailored interventions to support high-quality PGT decisions (e.g., informed, aligned with a pregnant perso

SUBMITTER: Grafft N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9169270 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature