The Utilisation of Genetic Counselling Services Amongst Prenatal Healthcare Providers in Gauteng, South Africa
Megan Duvenhage, Katryn Fourie, Monica Araujo · 2026
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Duvenhage, Fourie, and Araujo survey prenatal care providers in Gauteng, South Africa, about their use of genetic counselling services, in this 2026 study. Such services help families understand inherited conditions that can affect a pregnancy. The team sent an electronic survey to providers in both public and private care.
Fifty-four providers took part. About three quarters said they could refer patients for counselling, yet only 57 percent had ever done so. No one identified every valid reason for referral, and just 6 percent felt confident in their knowledge of the field. The authors call for better training and clearer referral guidance. Their aim is to close the gap between available services and real use.
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| CREATOR | Megan Duvenhage, Katryn Fourie, Monica Araujo |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |