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  • Reproductive genetics
  • Prenatal diagnostics
  • Genetic counseling

Background:

  • Cell-free DNA (cfDNA)-based noninvasive prenatal screening is increasingly integrated into prenatal care.
  • This integration presents a significant shift in prenatal testing paradigms.
  • There is a growing need for efficient genetic counseling models to address increased demand.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of group information sessions as an alternative to one-on-one genetic counseling.
  • To evaluate the impact of group sessions on pregnant women's knowledge and attitudes regarding prenatal testing and screening.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved pregnant women attending group genetic information sessions.
  • Abbreviated counseling was provided alongside the information sessions.
  • Knowledge and attitudes toward prenatal testing and screening were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Group sessions, combined with abbreviated counseling, effectively improved pregnant women's knowledge.
  • Attitudes toward prenatal testing and screening were positively influenced by the group sessions.
  • The findings suggest group sessions are a viable alternative for prenatal genetic information delivery.

Conclusions:

  • Group genetic information sessions are a feasible and effective method for educating pregnant women about noninvasive prenatal screening.
  • This model can help manage the increasing demand for genetic counseling in prenatal care.
  • Integrating group sessions can optimize the delivery of prenatal genetic testing information.