American Journal of Medical Genetics
Volume 46, Issue 4, 1993, Pages 398-402

Cultural and psychosocial considerations in screening for thalassemia in the Southeast Asian refugee population (Article)

Nidorf J.F.* , Ngo K.-Y.
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Abstract

The combination of a high incidence of thalassemia and a high fertility rate in the Southeast Asian refugee population mandates effective screening programs, but unique cultural and psychosocial factors often impede optimal screening and genetic counseling. This paper identifies cultural and psychosocial barriers often associated with refugee thalassemia screening, and offers practical guidelines for remediation.

Author Keywords

Screening Southeast Asian prevention cultural and psychosocial factors thalassemia

Index Keywords

ethnic group social aspect cultural anthropology thalassemia priority journal Prenatal Diagnosis genetic screening newborn screening refugee mass screening psychological aspect Article human Heterozygote Detection
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0027246073&doi=10.1002%2fajmg.1320460411&partnerID=40&md5=b3f6531d73bd9db60050905f99611754
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1320460411
ISSN: 01487299
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English