Amniocentesis in sociocultural perspective

Rayna Rapp

doi:10.1007/BF00962079

Amniocentesis in sociocultural perspective

Rayna Rapp

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Abstract

This article reports on an anthropological investigation of the social impact and cultural meaning of amniocentesis conducted in New York City, illustrating how class differences, as well as sociocultural diversity, deeply affect pregnant women's acceptance, rejection, and interpretation of prenatal testing. The article also suggests the importance of recognizing how counselors' cultural backgrounds and styles affect patient-counselor communications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	183-196
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Genetic Counseling
Volume	2
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00962079
State	Published - Sep 1993

Keywords

amniocentesis
prenatal testing
sociocultural diversity

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Genetics(clinical)

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