Indicators for the effectiveness of genetic counselling

Authors

  • Martha María Pérez Martín Especialista de Primer Grado en Medicina General Integral. Máster en Atención Integral a la mujer. Policlínico Universitario "Augusto Turcios Lima". Pinar del Río. Profesora Auxiliar.
  • Yusnelys Falcón Fonte Licenciada en Enfermería. Máster en Asesoramiento Genético. Centro Provincial de Genética Médica. Pinar del Río.
  • Deysi Licourt Otero Especialista de Primer Grado en Medicina General Integral y de Segundo Grado en Genética Clínica. Asistente. Investigadora Agregada. Centro Provincial de Genética Médica. Pinar del Río.
  • Niurka Cabrera Rodríguez Licenciada en Enfermería. Máster en Asesoramiento Genético. Centro Provincial de Genética Médica. Pinar del Río.
  • Antonio Cruz Miranda Licenciado en Enfermería. Máster en Asesoramiento Genético. Centro Provincial de Genética Médica. Pinar del Río.

Keywords:

Genetic counselling, Ethics, Psychology, Methods.

Abstract

A descriptive, cross-sectional study and the analysis of indicators for effectiveness were conducted in Pinar del Rio municipality during the periods of 2003-2005 and 2006-2008. Fifty (50) families attending to genetic services for several reasons were chosen by a non-probabilistic sampling. An interview that comprised a series of tools to evaluate the behavior of the variables associated with the effectiveness of genetic counselling was carried out considering, elective abortion as well as opinions about genetic center services, among others. This study showed a high percentage in qualifying the level of knowledge as good, which assessed the effectiveness of genetic counselling, a great proportion justified abortion expressing social or ethical motivations, they as well considered prenatal studies for couples with risks of having children suffering from genetic diseases, as a priority.

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Published

2012-07-02

How to Cite

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Pérez Martín MM, Falcón Fonte Y, Licourt Otero D, Cabrera Rodríguez N, Cruz Miranda A. Indicators for the effectiveness of genetic counselling. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2012 Jul. 2 [cited 2025 Aug. 29];16(3):27-38. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/929

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Vol. 16 No. 3 (2012)

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