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 psychology 、 Fetal anomaly 、 Advanced maternal age 、 Social work 、 Pregnancy 、 Amniocentesis 、 Genetic counseling 、 Psychology 、 Decision-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.