Table 3.
Screening frequencies recommended, following, and believed by parents
| Recommendeda | Following | Beliefs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFP frequency | |||
| 6 weeks | 98 (37.8%) | 107 (41.3%) | 141 (55.5%) |
| 2 months | 3 (1.2%) | 6 (2.3%) | 10 (3.9%) |
| 3 months | 119 (45.9%) | 101 (39.0%) | 78 (30.7%) |
| 4 months | 1 (0.4%) | 2 (0.8%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| 6 months | 11 (4.2%) | 7 (2.7%) | 5 (2.0%) |
| Not recommended | 17 (6.6%) | 21 (8.1%) | 3 (1.2%) |
| Other | 10 (3.9%) | 15 (5.8%) | 16 (6.3%) |
| Ultrasound frequency | |||
| 6 weeks | 7 (2.7%) | 7 (2.7%) | 6 (2.4%) |
| 2 months | 0 | 0 | 11 (4.3%) |
| 3 months | 229 (88.4%) | 225 (86.9%) | 219 (86.6%) |
| 4 months | 2 (0.8%) | 7 (2.7%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| 6 months | 11 (4.2%) | 9 (3.5%) | 7 (2.8%) |
| Not recommended | 4 (1.5%) | 6(2.3%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| Other | 6 (2.3%) | 5 (1.9%) | 7 (2.8%) |
a
Physician recommendations as reported by participants