Table 4.
Reasons given by participants for not practicing prenatal diagnosis of sickle cell disease.
| Reasons | Physicians N = 84 n (%) | Mothers N = 92 n (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| High cost of procedure | 50 (59.5) | 63 (68.5) | 0.27a |
| Fear of injury to the baby or mother | 11 (13.1) | 31 (33.7) | 0.0014 a |
| Negative previous experience | 13 (15.5) | 2 (2.2) | 0.002 a |
| Religious beliefs | 4 (4.7) | 17 (15.0) | 0.0052 a |
| No reason given | 0 (0) | 1 (1.1) | 1.000a |
| Ethical concerns | 21 (25.0) | NA | NA |
Notes: some respondents have multiple responses, a = Fisher's exact test, NA = not applicable, and p values in the bold font signify statistical significance.