Psychological effects of prenatal diagnosis: The example of fetal echocardiography |
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Authors: | T Barton R Harris J Weinman L Allan and D Crawford |
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Institution: | (1) Unit of Psychology, Guy’s Hospital Medical School, London Bridge, SE1 9RT London, U.K. |
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Abstract: | This article presents two studies investigating the psychological effects of fetal echocar-diography (FE). The first compared
the effects of FE in high risk and obstetrically normal women. High-risk women were more anxious beforehand and had more negative
attitudes. Following a normal scan their attitudes and anxiety were equivalent to the controls but a large variation in postscan
psychological changes was found. This variation was examined in the second study with a larger sample. Selected background
variables predicted prescan anxiety and anxiety reduction following a normal scan. Quality of communication and feedback also
determined postscan anxiety level and rated satisfaction in the two-week follow-up questionnaire. Some suggestions for routine
medical practice are included. |
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