A systematic review of issues around antenatal screening and prenatal diagnostic testing for genetic disorders: women of Asian origin in western countries.

摘要: Antenatal screening has become standard practice in many countries. However, not all pregnant women choose to be tested. In the UK, incidence of some birth defects is found higher babies Asian than those from other ethnic groups, while there evidence suggesting that minorities, especially women, are less likely undergo antenatal and prenatal diagnosis, reasons for which unclear. This study aims identify describe literature on issues around diagnostic testing genetic disorders among descent western The Medline, CINAHL, ASSIA PsycInfo databases were searched period 1995 2010. Twenty-one studies met inclusion criteria therefore reviewed. general, hold favourable attitudes towards testing. they reported a poorer understanding white being offered test, able make informed choices. UK Australia their counterparts have undergone such differences USA Canada. equity access quality care, alongside comprehensive well thought out programmes, can assured if strategies place actively involve groups take account social cultural appropriateness population served. An broad factors inform women's decision-making test uptake would help health professionals provide families with more culturally sensitive information support may additionally need