ArticlePrenatal diagnosis2025
'I Have my Beliefs, but Then I Have my Reality': Reflections of Black and South Asian Parents Living in England on Screening and Genetic Diagnosis in Pregnancy.
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- Black parents' views and understanding of prenatal genetic testing: a cross-sectional survey of attitudes, knowledge and trust in UK healthcare.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2026Article
- Moving beyond good intentions: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals' perspectives on delivering equitable prenatal testing in the English NHS.International journal for equity in health · 2026Article
- "You think everything's fine and then it starts not being fine": a qualitative descriptive study exploring the prenatal testing experiences of Black women living in England.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
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objectivesBlack and South Asian women in the UK face disproportionately worse pregnancy and maternal outcomes. Yet, they are underrepresented in research. Understanding their attitudes towards prenatal tests (screening tests and diagnostic genetic tests) is critical for offering equitable prenatal care.
methodsFocus groups examined attitudes towards prenatal testing amongst Black and South Asian parents. Discussions were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.
resultsTwelve Black and 15 South Asian parents participated in four focus groups. Four themes were identified: 'The desire for information', 'The circle of trust', 'Faith and culture as navigators', and 'Knowledge and understanding of genetics'. Black and South Asian parents were open to prenatal screening tests, valuing the information about their baby's health. However, most opposed invasive testing because of the risks of harm to the baby. Wanting to be prepared, trust in healthcare, family influence and understanding of genetics shaped attitudes. Faith played a significant and varied role, with Muslim and Christian beliefs influencing decision-making.
conclusionThis study underscores the need for culturally respectful prenatal care and the importance of building trust between healthcare services and Black and South Asian communities. It also highlights the value of including people from underrepresented populations in research for supporting health equity.
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