Table 4.
Association between counsellors’ attitudes towards prenatal screening (statements) and knowledge (≥75% correct answers)
| Statements | Total number of participants (N=377) n (%) | Number of participants with ≥75% correct answers at T0(N=209) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening for Down syndrome should not be available | ||
| Agree | 6 (2) | 3 (50) |
| Disagree | 356 (94) | 198 (56) |
| Would rather not answer | 15 (4) | 8 (53) |
| The FAS is offered too easily | ||
| Agree | 95 (25) | 43 (45) |
| Disagree | 274 (73) | 161 (59) |
| Would rather not answer | 8 (2) | 5 (63) |
| The CT should be free-ofcharge for everyone who wants to have the test | ||
| Agree | 205 (54) | 128 (62)a |
| Disagree | 150 (40) | 69 (46)a |
| Would rather not answer | 22 (6) | 12 (55) |
| The NIPT should be available for everyone who wants to have the test | ||
| Agree | 258 (68) | 142 (55) |
| Disagree | 102 (27) | 56 (55) |
| Would rather not answer | 17 (5) | 11 (65) |
a
Significant difference in knowledge score.
FAS: foetal anomaly scan. CT: combined test. NIPT: non-invasive prenatal test.