Issues in counseling for Down syndrome.
Indian Pediatr
;
2007 Feb; 44(2): 131-3
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-7001
ABSTRACT
We studied the background information, concerns and specific queries of thirty-four families of children with Down syndrome. Majority of the parents were aware that their child has Down syndrome and has or will have mental retardation. However, most of the families were ignorant about the lack of curative treatment, chromosomal nature of the disorder and prenatal screening and testing options.
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Main subject:
Parents
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Down Syndrome
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Genetic Counseling
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India
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Infant
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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