Feelings associated with being a carrier and characteristics of reproductive decision making in women known to be carriers of X-linked conditions
Feelings associated with being a carrier and characteristics of reproductive decision making in women known to be carriers of X-linked conditions
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DOI：
10.1177/1359105302007002456
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发表时间：
2002-03-01
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Kingston, H
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作者：
Kay, E;Kingston, H
Qualitative data were collected from 14 women known to be carriers of an X-linked condition associated with serious' disability on feelings about being a carrier and impact on reproductive decisions. Guilt and responsibility were commonly expressed by carriers about issues surrounding pregnancy. Personal experience of the condition influenced their approach to reproductive decisions. Those who had lived with an affected brother were more concrete in their decisions to avoid having an affected child compared to those with less personal experience of the condition. It is concluded that feelings of guilt associated with difficult reproductive decisions are reflected in the strong sense of responsibility attached to being a carrier. Personal experience of the condition has a clear influence on reproductive decisions of X-linked carriers.
