Couples without children
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group will receive support for couples'
decision-making using the Ottawa Decision Support Guide. The control group will receive decision-making support without using the Ottawa Decision Support Guide.
The intervention group will receive sup
decision-making using the Ottawa Decision Support Guide. The control group will receive decision-making support without using the Ottawa Decision Support Guide.
Sponsors
Nagasaki University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18 years or older Couples without children Wife under 50 years of age Couples married for 10 years or less
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Couples who have children Individuals who have experienced fertility treatment Those who have previously received genetic counseling related to NIPT Individuals who are unable to participate in the study online (e.g., cannot access Zoom or complete web-based questionnaires)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Couples' communication attitudes will be assessed using the Japanese version of the CPQ, with particular focus on the scores for "mutually constructive" and "constructive communication." These scores will be compared between the intervention and control groups. Participants will complete the Japanese CPQ at study enrollment, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Study participants will complete the Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS) immediately after the intervention. Scores on the DCS will be compared between the intervention and control groups. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMikako Miyata
Department of Nursing Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University Doctoral Program, Department of Nursing Science
Outcome results
None listed