Perception of Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling among Future Couples | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Article 67, Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2022, Pages 905-923 PDF (624.21 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.236600 | ||
| Authors | ||
| E. M. Hamed1; D. KH. Eshra2; I. K. Ali2; A. KH. Khalil3 | ||
| 1Nursing specialist in the Neurosurgery Hospital, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||
| 2Professor at Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||
| 3Assistant Professor at Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Premarital screening and genetic counseling are important plans and strategies for preventing genetic disorders and congenital anomalies. The nurse has an integral role in providing genetic services that include assessing genetic risk, providing information, discussing available testing options and providing appropriate supportive counseling. Aim: To evaluate the perception of premarital screening and genetic counseling among future couples. Design: A descriptive cross -sectional design was utilized. Setting: The present study was conducted in the Maternal and Child Health center in Shebin El-Kom city. Sample: A convenience sample of three hundred and sixty future couples was used. Instruments: Instrument I: a structured interviewing questionnaire and Instrument II: attitude of the studied future couples regarding premarital screening and genetic counseling. Results: The results of the present study revealed that: Approximately three-quarters of the studied future couples (73.3%) had heard about PMSGC, but approximately two-thirds of the studied future couples (69.40%) had inadequate knowledge about premarital screening and genetic counseling. More than one-half of the studied future couples (50.80%) had a positive perception of premarital screening and genetic counseling. There was a highly statistically significant difference between the total perception of the studied future couples regarding premarital screening and genetic counseling and their demographic characteristic. Conclusion: More than one-half of the studied future couples had a positive perception of premarital screening and genetic counseling. Also, there were highly statistical differences among the total perception of the studied future couples regarding premarital screening and genetic counseling and their demographic characteristics. Recommendations: Increasing knowledge of the community regarding premarital screening and genetic counseling in collaboration with adequate religious support and government policy is recommended. Studying the effect of education programs regarding premarital screening and genetic counseling on university students' knowledge, perception, and attitude is essential. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Perception of future couples; premarital screening; genetic counseling | ||
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