2019
DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1082
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Genetic Literacy of pregnant women and their use of prenatal screening and diagnostic tests in Turkey

Abstract: This study evaluated how genetic literacy of pregnant women in Turkey affects their use of prenatal screening and diagnostic tests. As a descriptive cross‐sectional study, a Participant Identification Form and the Genetic literacy and Comprehension Measure (GLAC) were used to collect data. The sample of study consisted of 189 pregnant women who made regular antenatal care visits in Giresun, Turkey. The mean age was 29.5 ± 5.9 years and mean gestational week was 34.9 ± 5.09. Of the women, 76.7% had undergone pr… Show more

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“…Eight women who could afford genomic technologies were under 35 years old and had fulltime employment and tertiary education. As in previous studies, women with higher education levels have higher genetic literacy [43,44]. In contrast, women who were homemakers complained about the unaffordable NIPT out-of-pocket cost.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 62%
“…Eight women who could afford genomic technologies were under 35 years old and had fulltime employment and tertiary education. As in previous studies, women with higher education levels have higher genetic literacy [43,44]. In contrast, women who were homemakers complained about the unaffordable NIPT out-of-pocket cost.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 62%