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Javeria Nisar1, R Sahithi Rathod1, Shagun Aggarwal1
1Department of Medical Genetics, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India.
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a bilingual (English-Telugu) poster in enhancing pregnant individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding invasive prenatal diagnosis procedures.
Methods:
A cross-sectional survey involving 100 pregnant individuals attending prenatal diagnostic counseling was conducted. Participants reviewed the bilingual poster and completed a questionnaire assessing their understanding, satisfaction, and anxiety levels.
Results:
Quantitative analysis revealed that 83% of participants were unaware of the procedures prior to viewing the poster, while 97% found the poster to be "easy" or "very easy" to understand. Anxiety levels decreased for 90% of participants, with many expressing reassurances about procedure safety. Thematic analysis highlighted the importance of clarity, safety reassurance, and uncertainty reduction in patient education. Suggestions for improvement included adding more language options and enhancing visual elements.
Conclusion:
The study concludes that culturally tailored visual aids, such as bilingual posters, are valuable tools in improving patient education and alleviating anxiety during prenatal diagnostic counseling. These findings emphasize the need for accessible, patient-centered educational resources to foster informed decision-making.
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