Genetic counseling program to reduce mental stress for advanced age puerperant

2022 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K19646
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 58070:Lifelong developmental nursing-related
• Research Institution: Nagoya City University
• Principal Investigator: Takeda Eri 名古屋市立大学, 医薬学総合研究院(医学), 助教 (80816918)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2023-03-31
• Keywords: 遺伝カウンセリング / メンタルストレス / 出生前検査 / 産後うつ病

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Due to the increase in the number of advanced maternal age, the women who wish to prenatal diagnosis is increasing, and the establishment of genetic counseling system has become an urgent issue. In this study, questionnaire survey was conducted among pregnant women who underwent NIPT to clarify the background and needs of order pregnant women and to establish a genetic counseling program. The anxiety about the baby (P<0.001), partner’s consideration about NIPT (P=0.03), and anxiety after parents’ death were significant difference in reasons for whether to continue the pregnancy (P=0.003). Pregnant women undergoing NIPT have a variety of thoughts and feelings. In addition, social welfare improvements are strongly desired in the country.

Free Research Field

遺伝カウンセリング

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究を実施することにより検査をうける妊婦の背景やニーズを明確化することができた。本研究での成果は、出生前検査を受ける女性だけではなく、これから妊娠を希望する女性にとってもライフプラン形成の手助けとなり、障がい者に対する心理社会的受け入れや国民全体の遺伝リテラシー向上を目指すための基盤となりうると考える。