Ultrasound scanning in women with raised serum alpha fetoprotein: Long term psychological effects
| Autor: | Stuart Campbell, Patricia Chudleigh, Mona M. Tsoi, Myra S. Hunter, Malcolm Pearce |
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| Rok vydání: | 1987 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Pregnancy Fetus business.industry Obstetrics Ultrasound Obstetrics and Gynecology Fetal health Normal pregnancy Serum alpha-fetoprotein medicine.disease Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Reproductive Medicine In utero embryonic structures Medicine Gestation business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. 6:25-31 |
| ISSN: | 1743-8942 0167-482X |
| DOI: | 10.3109/01674828709023858 |
| Popis: | Pregnant women with raised serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) were referred for ultrasound scanning to further diagnose fetal abnormalities. This study examined the anxiety level, attitude towards the fetus and pregnancy and concern for fetus’ health before, immediately after and 4-5 weeks after scanning of those women whose results were negative. Their reactions were compared with a group of pregnant women with a normal pregnancy receiving routine scanning for dates. The raised AFP patients had a significantly higher anxiety level and greater concern for fetal health than the controls before scanning. Anxiety level and attitude changed towards a positive direction immediately following scanning which reassured the women that the fetus was normal. However, there was a tendency for the psychological measures to return to prescan level during follow-up. The results were discussed in relation to doctor-patient communication and the need for continuous reassurance in some pregnant women. |
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