Amniocentesis Due to Advanced Maternal Age: The Role of Marital Intimacy in Couples’ Decision-Making Process

作者: Bárbara Nazaré , Ana Fonseca , Sofia Gameiro , Maria Cristina Canavarro , Frank M. Dattilio

DOI: 10.1007/S10591-011-9151-9

关键词: Developmental psychologyFetal anomalyAdvanced maternal ageSocial workPregnancyAmniocentesisGenetic counselingPsychologyDecision-making

摘要: Due to the risk of fetal anomaly, pregnant women advanced maternal age are given option undergo amniocentesis. In our study we aimed describe couples’ decision-making process regarding amniocentesis, and assess whether it is influenced by marital intimacy men’s participation in genetic counseling. During pregnancy, 112 couples answered Personal Assessment Intimacy Relationships questionnaire scales decision Most shared reached an agreement this decision. Higher levels engagement communication, but not participation, were associated with higher agreement, influence, decision-sharing. Clinical implications discussed.

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