The Australian Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening Project (Mackenzie's Mission): Design and Implementation.

ABSTRACT: Reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) provides people with information about their chance of having children with autosomal recessive or X-linked genetic conditions, enabling informed reproductive decision-making. RGCS is recommended to be offered to all couples during preconception or in early pregnancy. However, cost and a lack of awareness may prevent access. To address this, the Australian Government funded Mackenzie's Mission-the Australian Reproductive Genetic Carrier Screening Project. Mackenzie's Mission aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of an easily accessible RGCS program, provided free of charge to the participant. In study Phase 1, implementation needs were mapped, and key study elements were developed. In Phase 2, RGCS is being offered by healthcare prov

SUBMITTER: Archibald AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9698511 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature