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Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling 1/2013

01.02.2013 | Original Research

Prenatal Genetic Testing: An Investigation of Determining Factors Affecting the Decision-Making Process

verfasst von: Monica Pivetti, Giannino Melotti

Erschienen in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Ausgabe 1/2013

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Abstract

Despite the increase in popularity of prenatal genetic testing, relatively little is known about the role psychological factors play in the decision-making process. In this analogue study, a sample of Italian female university students was used to investigate determining factors that predict the intention of undergoing prenatal genetic testing. Structural Equation Modelling was used to describe the dynamic interplay between knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and health-related behaviour such as prenatal genetic testing. Following the Theory of Reasoned Action, three dimensions predicted the intention to undergo prenatal genetic testing: the need for more scientific information, a positive attitude towards genetic testing, and the inclination to terminate pregnancy after receiving a positive test result. Results showed that less religious women tended to be more in favour of prenatal tests and in undertaking such tests. This preliminary study provides genetic counsellors and policy makers with a clearer picture of their clients’ motives and attitudes behind the decision-making process of prenatal genetic testing, contributing to improving both the communication process between counsellors and their clients and the organization of genetic services.
Fußnoten
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Covariance matrix was analyzed and Maximum Likelihood Method was used
 
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For the SEM, the sample included 132 participants since the list-wise deletion method was chosen for handling missing data.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Prenatal Genetic Testing: An Investigation of Determining Factors Affecting the Decision-Making Process
verfasst von
Monica Pivetti
Giannino Melotti
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Genetic Counseling / Ausgabe 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-012-9498-6

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