The attitudes and intention to participate in hemoglobinopathy carrier screening in The Netherlands among individuals from Turkish, Moroccan, and Surinamese descent

Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Sylvia M van der PalSymone B Detmar

Abstract

To explore factors that influence intention to participate in hemoglobinopathy (HbP) carrier screening under Dutch subjects at risk, since HbP became more common in The Netherlands. Structured interviews with 301 subjects from Turkish, Moroccan, or Surinamese ethnicity. Half of the participants were familiar with HbP, 27% with carrier screening. Only 55% correctly answered basic knowledge items. After balanced information, 83% percent of subjects express intention to participate in HbP carrier screening. Intention to participate was correlated with (1) anticipated negative feelings, (2) valuing a physician's advice, and (3) beliefs on significance of carrier screening. Risk perception was a significant determinant, while respondents were unaware of HbP as endemic in their country of birth. Respondents preferred screening before pregnancy and at cost < 50€. These findings show the importance of informing those at risk by tailored health education. We propose easy access at no costs for those willing to participate in HbP carrier screening.

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