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Patient preferences for prenatal testing and termination of pregnancy for congenital anomalies and genetic diseases in Ethiopia

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As prenatal diagnostic services expand throughout low‐income countries, an important consideration is the appropriateness of these services for patients. In these countries, services now include prenatal ultrasound and occasionally genetic… Click to show full abstract

As prenatal diagnostic services expand throughout low‐income countries, an important consideration is the appropriateness of these services for patients. In these countries, services now include prenatal ultrasound and occasionally genetic testing. To assess patient interest, we surveyed pregnant patients at a hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on their preferences for prenatal testing and termination of affected pregnancies for congenital anomalies and genetic diseases.

Keywords: congenital anomalies; anomalies genetic; prenatal testing; testing termination; preferences prenatal; genetic diseases

Journal Title: Prenatal Diagnosis
Year Published: 2019

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