Fertile couples chosing preimplantation genetic diagnosi

到目前为止，已经采访了16名接受植入前诊断(PGD)的成年女性和男性。这项定性研究试图了解导致生育夫妇尝试PGD而不是其他生育选择的原因、经历和信念。在这一领域以前没有做过任何工作。除了确定那些尝试PGD的人的决策过程的要素外，正在评估这些夫妇未得到满足的需求以及对遗传咨询实践的影响。初步分析表明！S说，获取机会、费用和了解PGD过程的细节都被家长们认为是障碍。一些人表达了这样的想法，即没有决定，PGD对他们来说是显而易见的选择。在这一过程中存在压力，许多受访者建议改善卫生保健专业人员的干预措施。还安排了更多的采访，研究仍在进行中。

To date sixteen adult women and men who have undergone preimplantation diagnosis (PGD) have been interviewed. This qualitative study seeks to understand the reasons, experiences and beliefs that lead fertile couples to attempt PGD rather than other reproductive options. No prior work has been done in this area. In addition to determining the elements of the decision-making process for those attempting PGD, unmet needs of these couples are being assessed as well as implications for genetic counseling practice. Preliminary analysis suggest! s that access, costs and learning the details of the PGD process were each considered barriers by parents. Some expressed the idea that there was no decision, that PGD was the obvious choice for them. There was stress involved in the process and many interviewees had suggestions for improved interventions by health care professionals. Additional interviews are scheduled and the study is still ongoing.