Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023
Background and purpose: Premarital care is a global initiative aimed at diagnosing and treating previously unidentified disorders, as well as reducing the transmission of diseases to couples and their children. With the increasing control of infectious and contagious diseases, non-communicable condi...
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| description | Background and purpose: Premarital care is a global initiative aimed at diagnosing and treating previously unidentified disorders, as well as reducing the transmission of diseases to couples and their children. With the increasing control of infectious and contagious diseases, non-communicable conditions, particularly genetic disorders, have become more prominent. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of genetic disorders in probable carriers identified through premarital screening.
Materials and methods: This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design. Individuals who visited genetic counselling centers and met the inclusion criteria were conveniently selected for participation. The required information was extracted from the couple records using a data collection form. After collecting the data, the results were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Qualitative variables were described in terms of frequency and percentage.
Results: According to the findings, the most frequently diagnosed conditions among the counselled couples, in descending order, were: thalassemia (12.7%), intellectual disability (4.9%), deafness and hearing loss (2.5%), Down syndrome (0.5%), blindness (0.3%), speech and kinship disorders (0.4%), and hydrocephalus, factor XI deficiency, low vision, celiac disease, juvenile arthritis, and movement disorders (0.8%). Among 1,666 individuals (829 couples) who attended premarital screening, 184 couples (22.1%) required specialized genetic counselling. The primary reason for referral in cases of alpha and beta thalassemia was abnormal laboratory test results. For other genetic disorders, 5% of referrals were due to a personal history of disease in one or both partners, while 95% were based on a family history of genetic conditions.
Conclusion: Thalassemia counselling accounted for the highest percentage of referrals, indicating increased awareness among individuals of marriageable age regarding genetic diseases. In cases where these individuals are not identified because they do not visit healthcare centers, preventive and supportive measures are of utmost importance. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-279860c4ce4c4300a66caa703daf56202025-08-20T03:51:19ZengMazandaran University of Medical SciencesJournal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences1735-92601735-92792025-07-0135246180185Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023Mojgan Geran0Zahra Kashi1Mohammad Khademloo2Saman Soudmand arshad3Rogheye Khatoon Arab4Maryam Zarrinkamar5 Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Institute of Herbal Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Mazandaran University of Medical, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Institute of Herbal Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Student in Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran MSc in Counselling in Midwifery, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Assistant Professor, Institute of Herbal Medicine and Metabolic Disorders, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran Background and purpose: Premarital care is a global initiative aimed at diagnosing and treating previously unidentified disorders, as well as reducing the transmission of diseases to couples and their children. With the increasing control of infectious and contagious diseases, non-communicable conditions, particularly genetic disorders, have become more prominent. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of genetic disorders in probable carriers identified through premarital screening. Materials and methods: This study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design. Individuals who visited genetic counselling centers and met the inclusion criteria were conveniently selected for participation. The required information was extracted from the couple records using a data collection form. After collecting the data, the results were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Qualitative variables were described in terms of frequency and percentage. Results: According to the findings, the most frequently diagnosed conditions among the counselled couples, in descending order, were: thalassemia (12.7%), intellectual disability (4.9%), deafness and hearing loss (2.5%), Down syndrome (0.5%), blindness (0.3%), speech and kinship disorders (0.4%), and hydrocephalus, factor XI deficiency, low vision, celiac disease, juvenile arthritis, and movement disorders (0.8%). Among 1,666 individuals (829 couples) who attended premarital screening, 184 couples (22.1%) required specialized genetic counselling. The primary reason for referral in cases of alpha and beta thalassemia was abnormal laboratory test results. For other genetic disorders, 5% of referrals were due to a personal history of disease in one or both partners, while 95% were based on a family history of genetic conditions. Conclusion: Thalassemia counselling accounted for the highest percentage of referrals, indicating increased awareness among individuals of marriageable age regarding genetic diseases. In cases where these individuals are not identified because they do not visit healthcare centers, preventive and supportive measures are of utmost importance.http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-21416-en.pdfgenetic counsellingpremarital screeninggenetic disordersconsanguineous marriageintellectual disability |
| spellingShingle | Mojgan Geran Zahra Kashi Mohammad Khademloo Saman Soudmand arshad Rogheye Khatoon Arab Maryam Zarrinkamar Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023 Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences genetic counselling premarital screening genetic disorders consanguineous marriage intellectual disability |
| title | Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023 |
| title_full | Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023 |
| title_fullStr | Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023 |
| title_short | Frequency Analysis of Genetic Disorders Among Probable Carriers Identified Through Premarital Screening in Behshahr, 2023 |
| title_sort | frequency analysis of genetic disorders among probable carriers identified through premarital screening in behshahr 2023 |
| topic | genetic counselling premarital screening genetic disorders consanguineous marriage intellectual disability |
| url | http://jmums.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-21416-en.pdf |
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