title: Issues in counseling for Down syndrome.
abstract: We studied the background information, concerns and specific queries of thirty-four families of children with Down syndrome. Majority of the parents were aware that their child has Down syndrome and has or will have mental retardation. However, most of the families were ignorant about the lack of curative treatment, chromosomal nature of the disorder and prenatal screening and testing options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, UP, India.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Girisha
authors.forename: Sheetal V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Sharda
authors.forename: Shubha R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Phadke
mesh_terms: D004314:Down Syndrome; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010290:Parents