| Expectation and knowledge of pregnant women undergoing first and second trimester ultrasound examination in a Chinese population. | |
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PMID: 18567061 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate expectation and knowledge on obstetric ultrasound examination in the first and second trimester in a Chinese population. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a university obstetric clinic in Hong Kong. Chinese pregnant women who underwent the first trimester early scan sessions, or the second trimester anomaly scan sessions were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire, which contained items on their knowledge, expectation, and sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS: In all 276 eligible pregnant women (117 in the first trimester and 159 in the second trimester) were recruited. Although 249 women (90.2%) claimed they understood the indication of the ultrasound examination, only 93 of them were correct (33.7%). The median perceived overall-detection rate for structural abnormalities was 66.5%. Living in Hong Kong for more than 7 years was significantly associated with higher knowledge level and expectation from ultrasound examination. Attaining tertiary education level was also significantly associated with higher knowledge level. Over 90% of the pregnant women studied wished to know the fetal gender from the anomaly scan examination. CONCLUSION: Knowledge of Chinese pregnant women on ultrasound was generally unsatisfactory. Understanding their limitation of knowledge and expectations helps to devise appropriate education in the local setting. |
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Authors:
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Lin Wai Chan; Oi Ka Chan; Mo Ching Macy Chau; Daljit Singh Sahota; Tak Yeung Leung; Tak Yuen Fung; Tze Kin Lau |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Prenatal diagnosis Volume: 28 ISSN: 0197-3851 ISO Abbreviation: Prenat. Diagn. Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
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Created Date: 2008-07-31 Completed Date: 2008-10-02 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8106540 Medline TA: Prenat Diagn Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 739-44 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright (c) 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
Affiliation:
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Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR. danielchan@cuhk.edu.hk |
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Adult Asian Continental Ancestry Group China Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Trimester, First Pregnancy Trimester, Second Ultrasonography, Prenatal* |
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