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Genetic Testing In Pregnancies With Ultrasound Anomalies: Exploration Of Factors That Influence Uptake, Lukas D. Kruidenier
Genetic Testing In Pregnancies With Ultrasound Anomalies: Exploration Of Factors That Influence Uptake, Lukas D. Kruidenier
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Prenatal genetic diagnostic and screening tests have been rapidly evolving over the past decade with the introduction and expansion of cell free DNA screening (cfDNA) and the use of chromosomal microarray (CMA) as a first-line test for evaluation of fetal anomalies. Understanding patient motivations for or against expanded genetic testing options is paramount, therefore this study aimed to ascertain the patient perspective. Ninety-nine patients with an ultrasound anomaly participated in an anonymous, cross-sectional, research survey assessing coping strategies, factors influencing the genetic testing decision, and demographic variables. After multivariable analysis, the desire for directive counseling regarding testing was correlated with …
Termination For Fetal Anomaly: What Is The Impact Of Genetic Counseling On Coping?, Cayleen Smith
Termination For Fetal Anomaly: What Is The Impact Of Genetic Counseling On Coping?, Cayleen Smith
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Pregnancy termination for fetal anomaly (TFA) is a unique experience that can cause women to develop long-term, complicated grief. Although a woman’s experience with her healthcare providers has been previously identified as an important factor in coping, studies have shown that many women report their healthcare as lacking to some extent. Given the overlap in patient needs and the practice scope of a genetic counselor (GC), this study aimed to examine how genetic counseling may impact coping as well as explore patient expectations of GCs pre- and post-TFA. An online survey, which included the Brief COPE and The Short Version …