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    • Prenatal aneuploidy screening (PAS) involves complex decisions for expectant mothers.
    • Understanding PAS and health literacy are crucial for informed choices.
    • Previous research indicates a gap in understanding and satisfaction with PAS.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationships between women's understanding of PAS, their health literacy, and their satisfaction with PAS decisions.
    • To identify factors influencing informed decision-making in prenatal screening.

    Main Methods:

    • A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted with 95 pregnant women in the Southeastern United States.
    • Online surveys assessed understanding of PAS, health literacy using validated instruments, and decision satisfaction.
    • Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate correlational analysis, and multiple linear regression.

    Main Results:

    • Higher education and better ability to actively engage with healthcare providers were associated with increased understanding of PAS.
    • Enhanced health literacy, particularly feeling understood and supported, and ability to find health information, correlated with greater satisfaction with PAS decisions.
    • A significant portion of participants (42%) reported dissatisfaction with their PAS decisions.

    Conclusions:

    • A woman's health literacy and her active engagement with healthcare providers are vital for informed decision-making regarding PAS.
    • Findings underscore the necessity for woman-centered strategies to foster open communication about prenatal aneuploidy screening.
    • Improving health literacy and provider communication can enhance patient satisfaction with prenatal screening choices.