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Experiences, Perceptions, and Meanings of the Ultra-Orthodox in Israel Regarding Premarital Genetic Testing
Sima Zalcberg-Block1, Sara Zalcberg2,3,4
1School of Social Work, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel. SimaZa@Ariel.ac.il.
Abstract:
This article focuses on experiences and perceptions of the Jewish ultra-Orthodox population in Israel-a religious minority-regarding premarital genetic testing. Semistructured interviews with 38 ultra-Orthodox individuals revealed four major themes. These themes reflect strong awareness of testing importance among Ashkenazi ultra-Orthodox, along with a high frequency of testing, while low awareness of testing importance was evident among Sephardi ultra-Orthodox along with a very low frequency of testing. The study's findings also indicate the central role that the Ashkenazi rabbis have in the routinization of the premarital genetic testing among their communities. Study limitations are discussed, and future research recommendations are provided.
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