Expanded Carrier Screening in Chinese Population – A Survey on Views and Acceptance of Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women

Expanded Carrier Screening in Chinese Population – A Survey on Views and Acceptance of Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women

ObjectiveRecessive genetic diseases impose physical and psychological impacts to both newborns and parents who may not be aware of being carriers. Expanded carrier screening (ECS) allows screening for multiple genetic conditions at the same time. Whether or not such non-targeted panethnic approach o...

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Main Authors: Hiu Yee Heidi Cheng, Grace Ching Yin Wong, Yuen-Kwong Kelvin Chan, Chin Peng Lee, Mary Hoi Yin Tang, Ernest Hung-Yu Ng, Anita Sik-Yau Kan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
expanded carrier screening
Chinese
pregnancy
survey
acceptance
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2020.594091/full

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