Table 1. The Questionnaire after Pre-noninvasive Prenatal Testing Genetic Counseling.

From: A Survey of Genetic Counseling for Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Examinees in Akita

Questions
Please list your age.
Please list the current number of weeks of pregnancy.
Please describe your pregnancy history.
Please select the method of conception; spontaneous conception, timed intercourse, induction of ovulation, in vitro fertilization, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection, among others.
Please describe how you came to know about NIPT; internet, newspaper or television, information from medical staff, recommendation from acquaintances, other.
Multiple choices available.
Please select your level of anxiety about NIPT before receiving genetic counseling. (5-point scale from “very anxious” to “no anxiety”).
Please rate your satisfaction with our genetic counseling: information volume, quantity of time. (5-point scale from “sufficient” to “insufficient”).
Please select your level of anxiety about NIPT after receiving genetic counseling. (5-point scale from “quite anxious” to “quite relieved”).
Table 2. The Questionnaire after Disclosure of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing Results.

From: A Survey of Genetic Counseling for Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Examinees in Akita

Questions
Please select the things that influenced for requesting NIPT; advanced maternal age, ultrasound finding, maternal serum markers, history of pregnancy, family history, family recommendation, doctor recommendation.
Multiple choices available.
Please select the statement that comes closest to your opinion on the following statement about genetic counseling. (5-point scale from “agree strongly” to “disagree strongly”).
  • It was worth it to get counseling from a genetic medicine specialist.
  • It was an opportunity to think carefully about the ethical aspects of the event.
  • Genetic counseling is necessary for NIPT.
  • Genetic counseling should be provided by a specialist.
Please select the statement that comes closest to your opinion on the following statement about NIPT. (5-point scale from “agree strongly” to “disagree strongly”).
  • Many people should know about NIPT.
  • It is better to be able to perform NIPT at any medical institution.
  • People with low risk of chromosomal abnormalities should also be able to undergo NIPT.
  • The cost of NIPT is too high.
Table 3. Demographic and Background Characteristics of Study Participants.

From: A Survey of Genetic Counseling for Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Examinees in Akita

Charasteristics Number % of all
Age at questionnaire (years)
 <35 7 6.1%
 35-37 31 27.2%
 38-40 51 44.7%
 41-43 21 18.4%
 >44 4 3.5%
Gestational age at questionnaire (weeks)
 <10 3 2.6%
 10-12 69 60.5%
 13-15 38 33.3%
 >15 4 3.5%
Parity
 Nulliparous 51 44.7%
 Parous 61 53.5%
Method of conception
 Natural conseption 82 71.9%
 In vitro fertilization 24 21.0%
 Induction of ovulation 5 4.4%
 Intracytoplasmic sperm injection 4 3.5%
 Others 7 6.1%
Reason for visit (Multiple answers possible)
 Advanced maternal age 100 87.7%
 Family’s recommendation 26 22.8%
 Doctor’s recommendation 6 5.3%
 Abnormal sonographic findings or markers 6 5.3%
 Chromosomal abnormalities in the family 2 1.8%
 Others 11 9.6%
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