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ArticleCureus2024

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

Sangeetha Arumugam, Sri Sowmya Kalluri, Vijayan Sharmila, Nandha Kumar Subbiah, Akarsh Mocherla, Jyoti Kulkarni, Joy A Ghoshal

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Sangeetha ArumugamAnatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, IND.
Sri Sowmya KalluriObstetrics and Gynecology, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, IND.
Vijayan SharmilaObstetrics and Gynecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, IND.
Nandha Kumar SubbiahAnatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, IND.
Akarsh MocherlaAnatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, IND.
Jyoti KulkarniAnatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, IND.
Joy A GhoshalAnatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri, Mangalagiri, IND.

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Abstract

introductionPrenatal 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.

methodsA 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.

resultsMost 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.

conclusionThe 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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chromosomal aneuploidiesdown's syndromematernal screeningniptnon-invasive prenatal testnuchal translucencyprenatal care awarenessprenatal genetic testingprenatal ultrasoundpublic health policy

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PMCPMC11210580

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