Psychological effects of amniocentesis on women and their spouses: Importance of the testing period and genetic counseling
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, vol.27, no.1, pp.9-15, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 27 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2006
- Doi Number: 10.1080/01674820500260207
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.9-15
- Keywords: amniocentesis, genetic counselling, psychological effects, spouse, women, PRENATAL-DIAGNOSIS, PREGNANT-WOMEN, DEPRESSIVE REACTIONS, DISORDERS, PERCEPTIONS, DECISIONS, PARTNERS, BEHAVIOR, ANXIETY, STRESS
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective. To evaluate both women's and their spouses' reasons for undergoing amniocentesis, their concerns relating to the procedure as well as their psychological reactions and coping mechanisms during the testing period.