关于乌干达女性和医疗从业者对使用超声检查确定胎儿性别的观点的探索性研究。
An exploratory study of the views of Ugandan women and health practitioners on the use of sonography to establish fetal sex.
作者信息
Mubuuke Aloysius Gonzaga
机构信息
Radiology Department, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
出版信息
Pan Afr Med J. 2011;9:36. doi: 10.4314/pamj.v9i1.71214. Epub 2011 Aug 1.
INTRODUCTION
Ultrasound is now part of routine care for pregnant women in Uganda, and is one of a range of techniques used in screening during pregnancy. However, it differs from most others screening procedures because it allows women to view their babies. Unfortunately, the recipients of this technology are seldom asked about it. This study aimed at finding out the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women towards prenatal sonography.
METHODS
The study was exploratory and descriptive, using interviewer-administered questionnaires. Thematic analysis was employed.
RESULTS
The health professionals interviewed discouraged the idea of disclosing fetal sex unless it is justifiably indicated for medical reasons. However, the women in this study supported the idea of being told the sex of the baby in order to plan for the necessary items they need.
CONCLUSION
There is need for a policy to be made not to disclose fetal sex to parents as this raises numerous ethical concerns. Health workers, women and the general public need to be sensitized about the dangers of this practice as well.
引言
超声检查如今已成为乌干达孕妇常规护理的一部分，是孕期筛查所采用的一系列技术之一。然而，它与大多数其他筛查程序不同，因为它能让孕妇看到自己的宝宝。不幸的是，很少有人询问这项技术的接受者对此的看法。本研究旨在了解孕妇对产前超声检查的知识、态度和做法。
方法
本研究采用访谈式问卷进行探索性和描述性研究，并采用了主题分析法。
结果
接受访谈的卫生专业人员不赞成透露胎儿性别，除非出于医学原因有正当理由。然而，本研究中的女性支持被告知胎儿性别的想法，以便为所需的必要物品做准备。
结论
有必要制定一项政策，不向父母透露胎儿性别，因为这引发了众多伦理问题。卫生工作者、女性和公众也需要了解这种做法的危害。
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