Objective: To examine the proportion of women who received information on genetic screening among those who had prenatal care and to determine whether the proportion varied by maternal characteristics.
Methods: We used self-reported data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), a population-based survey of recent mothers, for birth years 2000-2002. Logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of receiving information and to calculate adjusted prevalence ratios.
Results: Among women who began prenatal care in the first trimester, 86% received information on genetic screening. The strongest predictors of receiving this information were completing the questionnaire in English and having military health insurance.
Conclusion: Most women receive information on prenatal genetic screening, but insurance status and language preference may impact women's access to this information.