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Anxiety scores before and after genetic sonogram
Olus Api1, H Nihan Demir, Murat Api
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. olusapi506@hotmail.com
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
|February 12, 2009
Summary
Genetic sonogram increases anxiety, especially for high-risk pregnancies. While anxiety decreases post-exam, high-risk women remain more anxious, and positive findings heighten it further.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal Medicine
- Medical Psychology
- Prenatal Diagnostics
Background:
- The utility of genetic sonogram in low-risk populations is debated.
- Assessing parental anxiety is crucial in prenatal diagnostics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare anxiety levels in pregnant women with high versus low risk for fetal chromosomal/structural defects undergoing genetic sonogram.
- To evaluate the impact of genetic sonogram results on anxiety.
Main Methods:
- 115 pregnant women were assessed using the Turkish version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
- Anxiety levels (state and trait) were measured before and after the genetic sonogram.
Main Results:
- State anxiety scores were significantly higher before than after the genetic sonogram.
- Pre-sonogram anxiety was significantly higher in high-risk women compared to low-risk women.
- Post-sonogram, high-risk women maintained higher anxiety; positive ultrasound findings significantly increased anxiety.
Conclusions:
- Genetic sonogram is an anxiety-provoking procedure for expectant parents.
- Anxiety levels correlate with perceived risk; high-risk individuals experience greater anxiety.
- Negative results provide relief, while positive findings escalate anxiety.
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