Sociocultural differences in the impact of amniocentesis. An anthropological research report

R. Rapp

doi:10.1159/000263877

Sociocultural differences in the impact of amniocentesis. An anthropological research report

R. Rapp

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This research report describes an anthropological study of the social impact and cultural meaning of prenatal diagnosis in New York City. Research parameters, findings and suggestions for designing future prenatal testing services are outlined. The ethnocultural and socioeconomic diversity of those whose lives are touched by prenatal genetic testing is stressed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	90-96
Number of pages	7
Journal	Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume	8
Issue number	SUPPL. 1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000263877
State	Published - 1993

Keywords

amniocentesis
prenatal testing
sociocultural differences
socioeconomic differences

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Embryology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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