Evaluation of women’s attitude to carrier screening

Abstract

Purpose: the study aim was to determine and analyze woman’s attitude to carrier screening of the most common autosomal recessive diseases. Methods. For the study, a questionnaire was developed containing 11 questions to assess the attitude of women to various types of diagnostics. The survey involved 244 women of reproducrive age from 18 till 50 years. Results. 81.1% of respondents expressed a desire to undergo carrier screening before conception. 64.3% would support their partner when partner’s carrier status established and consulted with doctor together. 60.7% of respondents would like to undergo prenatal diagnostic after establishing the status of carriage in both partners. Conclusion. In general, women reacted positively to the possibility of passing carrier screening. It was also noted that the results of the screening will have low effect on the married couples.