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ERIC Number: EJ645138
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
The Role of Genetic Counseling in the Elective Termination of Pregnancies Involving Fetuses with Disabilities.
Roberts, Christy D.; Stough, Laura M.; Parrish, Linda H.
Journal of Special Education, v36 n1 p48-55 Spr 2002
A survey of 69 women at risk for carrying a fetus with a disability found most would choose to terminate a pregnancy that tested positive for a disability regardless of type of disability (either Down syndrome or spina bifida). The decision was not related to knowledge about disabilities but was negatively related to knowledge of disability-related services. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Abortions, Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Family Planning, Females, Knowledge Level, Pregnancy, Prevention, Services, Spina Bifida, Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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