Amniocentesis in sociocultural perspective |
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Authors: | Rayna Rapp |
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Affiliation: | (1) Anthropology Department, New School for Social Research, 65 Fifth Avenue, 10003 New York, New York |
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Abstract: | This article reports on an anthropological investigation of the social impact and cultural meaning of amniocentesis conducted in New York City, illustrating how class differences, as well as sociocultural diversity, deeply affect pregnant women's acceptance, rejection, and interpretation of prenatal testing. The article also suggests the importance of recognizing how counselors' cultural backgrounds and styles affect patient-counselor communications. |
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Keywords: | amniocentesis sociocultural diversity prenatal testing |
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