Abstract:Objective: Investigate factors that influence the decision to accept or decline diagnostic testing for pregnant women referred for genetic counseling.Methods: Cross sectional anonymous survey of pregnant women undergoing genetic counseling at a tertiary care referral center. Subjects' perceived risk of procedure related loss and fetal chromosomal problem were obtained via survey where patients rated risk from 0 (no risk) to 10 (highest risk).Results: There were no differences in sociodemographic factors betwee… Show more
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