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Termination of pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome: A qualitative study of the decision‐making process of pregnant couples

23 May 2018

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INTRODUCTION: In Denmark, first trimester screening has a very high uptake (>90%). If Down syndrome is diagnosed, termination rates are high (>95%). The aim of this study was to investigate the timing of the decision to terminate pregnancy following a diagnosis of Down syndrome and the factors influencing this decision. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Semi-structured, qualitative interview study with 21 couples who had...

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PMID: 29791717
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13386

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