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ArticleJournal of medical ultrasonics (2001)2026

A nationwide survey of pregnant women on their experience with fetal ultrasound examination in Japan.

Aiko Sekine, Nahoko Shirato, Miwa Sakamoto, Tatsuko Ishii, Hiroki Nakabayashi, Takahiro Yamada, Kentaro Kurasawa, Shimasaki Miku, Kyoko Mimura, Kaori Muto and 1 more

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Aiko SekineDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan.
Nahoko ShiratoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan. nahoko-s@med.showa-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1150-4215
Miwa SakamotoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan.
Tatsuko IshiiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan.
Hiroki NakabayashiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan.
Takahiro YamadaDivision of Clinical Genetics, Hokkaido University Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan.
Kentaro KurasawaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yokohama City University Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.
Shimasaki MikuDepartment of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Kyoko MimuraDepartment of Public Policy, Human Genome Center, The Institute of Medical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Kaori MutoDepartment of Public Policy, Human Genome Center, The Institute of Medical Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Akihiko SekizawaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan.

Funding

Grant for Research on Advancing Child and Family Administration (Research Project for Overcoming Developmental Disorders and Fostering the Next Generation) Research on Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI) Related to Reproduction and Perinatal Care 22DA2002
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Abstract

purposeFetal ultrasound examination (FUSE) is a prenatal screening test that can detect fetal structural abnormalities before birth. The purpose of this study was to clarify how pregnant women perceive FUSE and what they expect from it.

methodsA questionnaire survey comprising 21 questions was conducted using the "Baby Plus" application for pregnant women. The response period was from November 8 to November 30, 2023. The participants were women who were at least 20 weeks of gestation and postpartum mothers within 3 months of delivery. Statistical analyses were performed using the chi-square test.

resultsResponses were received from 1,100 women. Sixty-six percent of the women recognized the differences between FUSE and routine ultrasonography. Forty-nine percent had undergone or planned to undergo FUSE, and 87% of those had received an explanation about the test. Many women expressed a desire for detailed explanations about the examination itself. Although less common, some women indicated that they did not wish to undergo fetal ultrasound examinations or learn about fetal abnormalities. Approximately 70% of women reported that they would consider termination of pregnancy if fetal abnormalities were detected.

conclusionThere may be a mismatch between pregnant women's expectations regarding FUSE and the way it is currently provided, including the timing of the examination and the explanations given. To help reduce this mismatch and support informed decision-making among pregnant women, greater standardization of FUSE practices and individualized explanations may be beneficial.

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Fetal ultrasound examinationJapanPregnant womenPrenatal examinationQuestionnaire survey

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