Attitude toward Prenatal Testing and Termination of Pregnancy among Health Professionals and Medical Students in Saudi Arabia

Gaboon, Nagwa E. A.; Bakur, Khadijah; Edrees, Alaa Y; Al‐Aama, Jumana Y.

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1600131

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“…Prenatal diagnosis is indicated for women who are positive at the screening stage or have other risk factors, such as advanced maternal age, family history of a genetic disorder, or abnormal ultrasound findings [ 2 ]. The insights gained from prenatal testing have not only been utilized to reduce the incidence of genetic diseases through the termination of affected pregnancies but also to prevent adverse outcomes for both the fetus and the mother [ 3 , 4 ].…”

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Acceptability of Prenatal Screening Tests Among Expectant Mothers in India: Insights and Implications for Public Health

Arumugam,

Kalluri,

Sharmila

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Introduction: Prenatal screening tests are essential for preventing common genetic disorders, yet their acceptability among pregnant women in India remains unexplored. This study aims to investigate the acceptability of prenatal screening tests and their correlation with demographic characteristics among pregnant women in India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care, public hospital, involving 200 pregnant women. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire assessing demographic information and the acceptability of prenatal screening tests. Statistical analysis included chi-square tests and logistic regression.Results: Most participants demonstrated adequate acceptability toward prenatal screening tests, with 73% scoring above the threshold. Factors associated with higher acceptability included younger maternal age, second-trimester gestational age, higher education, salaried employment, and urban residence. However, factors such as parity, consanguinity, mode of conception, and family history of genetic disease showed no significant associations. Conclusion:The study highlights positive attitudes toward prenatal screening tests among pregnant women in India, particularly among younger, more educated, and urban populations. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to enhance awareness and accessibility of prenatal screening, ultimately contributing to the reduction of the genetic disorder burden in India.

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Acceptability of Prenatal Screening Tests Among Expectant Mothers in India: Insights and Implications for Public Health

Arumugam,

Kalluri,

Sharmila

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Factors such as a lack of a national new-born screening program, paucities in citizen awareness, and insufficient numbers of diagnostic facilities also contribute to reduced diagnosis rates [ 3 ]. The knowledge gained by prenatal diagnostic tests has not only been reported to contribute to the reduction in the incidence of genetic diseases via termination of affected pregnancy, but may also prevent fatal and unfavourable outcomes for the foetus and/or the mother [ 4 , 5 ]. Advances in genetics research have made prenatal diagnostic tests commercially available.…”

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“…Advances in genetics research have made prenatal diagnostic tests commercially available. These tests also vary in their forms ranging from non-invasive tests like ultrasound scans, invasive procedures for sample collection such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, to newer non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using circulating cell-free foetal DNA in maternal blood [ 5 , 6 ]. Given risks, ethical issues, and moral considerations associated with these tests (e.g.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and decision making towards prenatal testing among antenatal clinic attendees in Lagos University Teaching Hospital: an institution-based cross-sectional study

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Introduction in Africa, genetic diseases and congenital anomalies remain a significant source of morbidity and mortality. Existing data suggests a gap in the use of prenatal tests among pregnant women to better inform decision making. We examined relationships of socio-demographic factors with willingness to terminate affected pregnancies, and the use of, knowledge of, and attitudes towards prenatal screening/diagnostic tests. Methods this was a cross-sectional descriptive study of pregnant women who attended antenatal clinics at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (N = 422) selected by convenience sampling. Responses were obtained with assisted self-administered structured questionnaires. Results mean ± S.D. age of the respondents was 32.5 ± 5.3 years. The majority of the participants (92.2%) had at least a secondary education. Ultrasound scans in the second trimester were the most frequently used test (39.1%). Only 77 (18.2%) of the respondents indicated willingness to terminate affected pregnancies. The majority of the respondents had fair knowledge and good attitude scores. Knowledge and attitude scores were significantly correlated (r = 0.25, p < 0.001). Compared to married women, being single was associated with a 2.62-point lower knowledge score (95% CI: -4.63, -0.62, p = 0.01). Compared to women who responded “no” when asked if they were willing to terminate an affected pregnancy, women who responded “maybe” had a 0.81-point lower attitude score (95% CI: -1.45, -0.17, p = 0.01). Conclusion our results suggest important socio-demographic differences in women´s knowledge/ behaviours towards prenatal diagnostic tests. Further research is needed to explore these relationships and broader pregnancy-related ethical beliefs among pregnant women in Lagos.

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Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia toward Noninvasive prenatal testing: A single center study

Akiel

Mohamud

Masuadi

et al. 2022

Molec Gen & Gen Med

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Background Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a screening tool for chromosomal aneuploidies. Prior knowledge of NIPT is an inherent factor in the decision‐making process. We assessed the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women related to prenatal testing with a particular focus on NIPT. Methods A prospective cross‐sectional study, using a culturally validated questionnaire, was conducted with 342 pregnant women of whom 74.9% consented for prenatal screening. Mean age and gestational weeks ± standard deviation was 31 ± 5 and 26 ± 11, respectively. Results A positive/very positive attitude was observed to ultrasound, followed by FCT, NIPT, and lastly to CVS. More than half of the participants (56.1%) had no previous knowledge of NIPT. A reaching significance association was detected between education and knowledge of NIPT. Significant association was detected between risk for aneuploidy and knowledge of NIPT. The majority (74%) indicated their willingness to perform the test. The effect and value of society on the pregnant women to make a decision regarding NIPT was negligible. Conclusion The pregnant women in the current study displayed a lack of knowledge and awareness regarding prenatal screening, particularly the NIPT. We recommend that pregnant women receive adequate counseling regarding prenatal screening to increase their awareness and knowledge of prenatal testing, including NIPT.

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Attitude toward Prenatal Testing and Termination of Pregnancy among Health Professionals and Medical Students in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 publications

References 27 publications

Acceptability of Prenatal Screening Tests Among Expectant Mothers in India: Insights and Implications for Public Health

Acceptability of Prenatal Screening Tests Among Expectant Mothers in India: Insights and Implications for Public Health

Knowledge, attitudes and decision making towards prenatal testing among antenatal clinic attendees in Lagos University Teaching Hospital: an institution-based cross-sectional study

Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia toward Noninvasive prenatal testing: A single center study

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