Amniocentesis test uptake for congenital defects: Decision of pregnant women in Vietnam

Health Care Women Int. 2018 Apr;39(4):493-504. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1424168. Epub 2018 Feb 9.

Abstract

Our study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitude, and factors associated with uptake of amniocentesis test amongst pregnant women of advanced maternal age (35+ years old). A cross-sectional survey was performed on 481 participants in 2016. Women with higher educational attainment, higher income level, having a baby with congenital defects, and women with better knowledge and/or attitude about amniocentesis test were more likely to accept the test. Our study suggested the importance of counseling for women and more time should be given for them to absorb information before they make their decision to uptake the amniocentesis test.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniocentesis / psychology
  • Amniocentesis / statistics & numerical data*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Decision Making*
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Maternal Age*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnant Women / psychology*
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Vietnam