Yeniceri E N, Kasap B, Akbaba E, Akin M N, Sariyildiz B, Kucuk M, Turhan N
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 2017;44(1):48-55.
This study aimed to reveal the knowledge level of pregnant women about prenatal diagnostic tests, Down syndrome (DS) and amniocentesis, their attitudes toward uptaking these tests, undergoing amniocentesis, and the termination of pregnancy. It also aimed to evaluate the effects of providing information, as well as a written information brochure about all the issues concerning women's knowledge and attitudes.
The gynecologists provided verbal and written information on prenatal screening tests (PSTs) and invasive prenatal diagnostic tests. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire, which was designed by the researchers on the basis of the literature.
Knowledge of both DS and amniocentesis was found to be significantly higher after the education (p = 0.000 and p = 0.000, respectively). Attitudes toward amniocentesis changed significantly after the education.
This study has shown that women had an inadequate knowledge about PSTs, DS, and amniocentesis. It has also revealed that education provided by gynecologists along with a written brochure of information tended to increase women's knowledge about PSTs.
本研究旨在揭示孕妇对产前诊断检查、唐氏综合征（DS）和羊膜穿刺术的知识水平，她们对接受这些检查、进行羊膜穿刺术以及终止妊娠的态度。本研究还旨在评估提供信息以及一份关于所有与女性知识和态度相关问题的书面信息手册的效果。
妇科医生提供了关于产前筛查检查（PSTs）和侵入性产前诊断检查的口头和书面信息。使用研究人员根据文献设计的匿名问卷收集数据。
教育后发现对DS和羊膜穿刺术的了解均显著提高（分别为p = 0.000和p = 0.000）。教育后对羊膜穿刺术的态度发生了显著变化。
本研究表明女性对PSTs、DS和羊膜穿刺术的了解不足。研究还揭示，妇科医生提供的教育以及书面信息手册往往会增加女性对PSTs的了解。
