Table 4 Attitudes toward premarital screening for genetic blood disorders among 460 young adult respondents in the Ahafo Region of Ghana, January–March 2024
Variable | Positive Attitudes Frequency (%) | Negative Attitudes Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
Importance of PMCS | 402 (87.4) | 58 (12.6) |
Agree to undergo PMCS? | 407 (88.5) | 53 (11.5) |
Response to PMCS if your children could be affected | 232 (50.4) | 228 (49.6) |
When to do PMCS | 429 (93.3) | 31 (6.7) |
Importance of PMCS for you and your spouse | 415 (90.2) | 45 (9.8) |
If future spouse is a carrier, will you go on with the marriage | 185 (40.2) | 275(59.8) |
Do you agree with making PMCS mandatory? | 343 (74.6) | 117(25.4) |
Do you agree with putting laws and regulations | 243(52.8) | 217(47.2) |
Total Attitudes classification | 307 (66.7) | 153 (33.3) |