Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to identify correlates of perceived risk of carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus or experiencing a procedure-related miscarriage among a diverse group of pregnant women. STUDY DESIGN:We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 1081 English-, Spanish-, or Chinese-speaking women receiving prenatal care in the San Francisco Bay area. Perceived risk of procedure-related miscarriage or carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus was assessed using a linear rating scale from 0 (no risk) to 1 (high risk). Bivariate and multivariable analyses were used to explore associations between maternal characteristics including age, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status and perceived risks of carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus or experiencing a procedure-related miscarriage. RESULTS:Women aged 35 years old or older had a higher perceived risk of Down syndrome than younger women (0.28 vs 0.22 on a scale from 0 to 1, P < .001) but a lower perceived risk of a procedure-related miscarriage (0.31 vs 0.36, P = .004). In multivariable linear regression analysis among women younger than age 35 years, the perceived risk of carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus was higher in women who had not attended college (+0.06, P = .019) or had poor self-perceived health status (+0.08, P = .045). Latinas (+0.11, P = .008), women with an annual income less than $35,000 (+0.09, P = .003), and those who had difficulty conceiving (+0.09, P = .026) had higher perceived procedure-related miscarriage risk. Among women aged 35 years or older, perceived risk of carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus was associated with the inclination to undergo prenatal diagnosis. CONCLUSION:Women's perceived risks of carrying a Down syndrome-affected fetus or having a procedure-related miscarriage are associated with numerous characteristics that have not been shown to be associated with the actual risks of these events. These perceived risks are associated with prenatal diagnostic test inclination. Understanding patients' risk perceptions and effectively communicating risk is critical to helping patients make informed decisions regarding use of invasive prenatal testing.
journal_name
Am J Obstet Gynecoljournal_title
American journal of obstetrics and gynecologyauthors
Caughey AB,Washington AE,Kuppermann Mdoi
10.1016/j.ajog.2007.09.045subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2008-03-01 00:00:00pages
333.e1-8issue
3eissn
0002-9378issn
1097-6868pii
S0002-9378(07)01189-1journal_volume
198pub_type
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.11.018
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to analyze the trend in subspecialization among men graduating from obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. STUDY DESIGN:Results of the Survey of Residents Completing Training in New York State were analyzed for 1998 to 2003. The proportions of men and women graduating fro...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.07.043
更新日期:2006-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(89)90780-1
更新日期:1989-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Over a 10-year period, 65 of 196 patients (33%) with ovarian epithelial malignancy, previously treated with chemotherapy, had a second-look operation if the disease was clinically absent. All procedures were done by one of three gynecologic oncologists, and 48% of the patients had a positive second-look procedure. Of ...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(87)80012-1
更新日期:1987-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by the cyclic occurrence of physical, behavioral and psychological symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle disappearing within a few days of the onset of menstruation. Generally symptoms are mild, but 5-8% of women suffer from severe PMS. Apart from conv...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.02.028
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2012.03.006
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(85)90374-6
更新日期:1985-04-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2000.105411
更新日期:2000-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2001.108343
更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2020-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1067/mob.2003.175
更新日期:2003-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.03.082
更新日期:2004-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Fifty-five ewes with chronically catheterized singleton gestations were studied to assess changes in basal concentrations of fetal catecholamines with increasing gestational age. All pregnancies were time dated, and measurements of catecholamines were conducted at least 5 days after placement of fetal catheters when f...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(84)90157-1
更新日期:1984-06-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(91)90445-w
更新日期:1991-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70401-1
更新日期:1999-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.06.078
更新日期:2004-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70038-9
更新日期:1998-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to validate the performance of a laparoscopy-based model to predict optimal cytoreduction in advanced ovarian cancer patients. STUDY DESIGN:In a consecutive prospective series of 113 advanced ovarian cancer patients, the presence of omental cake, peritoneal and diaphragmatic ext...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.06.052
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(86)90617-4
更新日期:1986-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2003.12.007
更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00
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pub_type:
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.02.017
更新日期:2004-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(87)80373-3
更新日期:1987-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.08.045
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(89)90925-3
更新日期:1989-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(78)90717-2
更新日期:1978-12-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(82)90075-8
更新日期:1982-06-15 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0002-9378(76)90902-9
更新日期:1976-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To summarize the evidence on short-, mid-, and long-term results up to 5 years of uterine artery embolization in comparison to surgery. STUDY DESIGN:We searched the CENTRAL, MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for randomized clinical trials comparing uterine artery embolization with hysterectomy/myomectomy in preme...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2011.03.016
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2017.11.566
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics that are associated with seeking care for pelvic floor disorders (PFD). STUDY DESIGN:Strategies for seeking care for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence (UI), and anal incontinence (AI) were assessed in 4392 women. Women were dichotomized into...
journal_title:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.02.051
更新日期:2007-07-01 00:00:00