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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) - We Need a National Programme.

S Petch¹, S Clinton¹, D Roche¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Wexford General Hospital, Wexford, Ireland.

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|October 27, 2022

Summary

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Most pregnant women in Ireland desire free access to non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Cost is a barrier, and awareness of this aneuploidy screening test is low, with a strong wish for more information.

Keywords:

Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

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Public Health

Background:

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for aneuploidy screening varies globally.
In Ireland, NIPT is a private service exceeding €400.
Patient perspectives globally indicate a desire for free NIPT provision.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess awareness and attitudes towards NIPT among pregnant women in Ireland.
To understand the demand for NIPT services in Irish maternity settings.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted.
A telephone survey was administered to 112 women attending maternity services.
Participants were surveyed on prior NIPT knowledge and opinions after receiving information.

Main Results:

60% of women had no prior knowledge of NIPT.
86% believed NIPT should be freely available.
80% would use NIPT if it were free, with cost being the primary barrier.

Conclusions:

Awareness of NIPT appears low among Irish pregnant women.
There is a significant demand for increased information and equitable access to NIPT.
Cost is a major obstacle to NIPT utilization in Ireland.