Feasibility of thalassaemia control by extended family screening in Indian context.

摘要: Thalassaemia is one of the most common genetic disorders in India. Its control possible by screening general population for carrier status and antenatal diagnosis couples at risk having a child with thalassaemia. This study explored feasibility extended family to detect carriers prevent birth thalassaemic children identified barriers its acceptance. One hundred parents on regular hypertransfusion programme were interviewed using pre-designed questionnaire. The results showed that 96% them more willing share information their relatives friends. Relatives 62 accepted being carrier, 14 families got themselves tested it so far. Another 34 could not get due non-availability facilities nearby town, high cost test, lack sufficient motivation. It concluded that, large, have no reservations sharing affected relatives, but communication needs be improved all accept child. There also need make readily available motivate high-risk groups through awareness-raising programmes.