Expanded carrier screening (ECS) assesses the risk of individuals and couples of having a child affected with a set of genetic conditions. Carriers have options available to optimize pregnancy outcomes based on personal values and preferences. The greatest range of options is available prior to pregnancy, therefore professional societies recommend this screening be performed preconception. This study aimed to assess awareness of, and interest in, ECS in women preconception. Additionally, it aimed to evaluate preferences for timing and location of education and availability of ECS.

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女性想要什么：一般人群的观点和获得孕前扩大携带者筛查的机会

扩大携带者筛查 (ECS) 评估个人和夫妇生育受一系列遗传病影响的孩子的风险。承运人可以根据个人价值观和偏好来优化怀孕结果。最大范围的选择是在怀孕前可用的，因此专业协会建议在孕前进行这种筛查。本研究旨在评估女性先入为主对 ECS 的认识和兴趣。此外，它还旨在评估对教育时间和地点的偏好以及 ECS 的可用性。