P197: Parent perceptions of social supports following prenatal identification of sex chromosome trisomy: Genetic counseling implications from the eXtraordinarY Babies Study
Abstract
Social support plays a critical role in understanding and coping with prenatally identified conditions. Rare disease literature shows the importance of communities and personal support systems, such as family/friends, in offering reassurance, improving understanding, and providing resources. Given rapidly increasing prenatal identification of sex chromosome trisomies (SCT), genetic counselors need to understand the role and perceived value of social supports for this population. While we previously reported frequently used coping strategies (talking to their doctor, SCT-informed professionals, and other SCT parents), this study aims to further investigate the perceived value of utilizing social supports for parents with prenatally identified SCT.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Family and Disability Support Research
Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Genetics in Medicine Open
- Volume
- 4
- Pages
- 103691–103691
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN