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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1986-9-17
pubmed:abstractText
Mothers of children with Down syndrome were surveyed by questionnaire concerning their attitudes about amniocentesis, prenatal genetic counseling, and abortion. Of the 101 who responded, 40 had borne children after giving birth to a child with Down syndrome. Half had amniocentesis in subsequent pregnancies but only half of these said they would abort the pregnancy if Down syndrome was confirmed. Extreme variations in opinions were noted among the replies. Recognizing patient ambivalence and attempting to provide counseling that represents both positive and negative data about Down syndrome may help physicians avoid conflicts with patients who request prenatal genetic counseling.
pubmed:keyword
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0029-7844
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
68
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
181-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-10-26
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1986
pubmed:articleTitle
Attitudes of mothers of children with Down syndrome concerning amniocentesis, abortion, and prenatal genetic counseling techniques.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article