| Current Practice and Attitudes of Australian Obstetricians Toward Population-Based Carrier Screening for Inherited Conditions. | |
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PMID: 23331496 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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An anonymous survey of Australian Fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists was conducted with the aim of understanding current practice and attitudes toward population-based carrier screening for inherited conditions in the setting of routine pregnancy care. Of 1,121 Fellows invited to complete the online questionnaire by e-mail, 237 (21%) responded, and of these 156 were practicing obstetricians and completed the whole survey. Of the respondents, 83% expressed support for population-based carrier screening for at least some conditions, with 97% supporting carrier screening for β-thalassaemia, and 83% supporting carrier screening for cystic fibrosis (CF). A small proportion of obstetricians reported offering carrier screening as part of routine pregnancy care (20% for β-thalassaemia, 8% for CF, 5% for fragile X syndrome, and 2% for spinal muscular atrophy). The main practical barriers identified for screening were cost, time constraints, and availability of supporting services. Addressing these issues is crucial for the successful implementation of population-based carrier screening programs in Australia and internationally. |
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Zornitza Stark; John Massie; Belinda McClaren; Liane Ioannou; Nicole Cousens; Sharon Lewis; Sylvia Metcalfe; Martin B Delatycki |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2013-1-21 |
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Title: Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies Volume: - ISSN: 1832-4274 ISO Abbreviation: Twin Res Hum Genet Publication Date: 2013 Jan |
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Created Date: 2013-1-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101244624 Medline TA: Twin Res Hum Genet Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-7 Citation Subset: - |
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Genetic Health Services Victoria, Parkville VIC, Australia. |
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