Impact of a Mobile App on Pregnant Women's Prenatal Genetic Testing Decision-making

Assessing the Impact of a Mobile App on Pregnant Women's Perceptions, Knowledge, and Uptake of Prenatal Genetic Testing

Determine the effect of a culturally sensitive prenatal genetic testing (PGT) education intervention delivered via a mobile application on pregnant women's perceptions, knowledge, and uptake of PGT. Our working hypothesis, based on prior studies, is that pregnant women who receive a culturally sensitive intervention to enhance their knowledge and understanding of PGT will feel more confident in their decision-making regarding PGT.

Inclusion Criteria -

Women who:

1. age over 18 years old;
2. are able to speak, read and, write English or Spanish;
3. are currently pregnant;
4. have a smartphone with IOS or Android;
5. are current prenatal patients in one of the prenatal clinics in the Driscoll Health System;
6. were referred to the clinic because they are at high risk of having a baby with genetic conditions (e.g., advanced maternal age, family history, history of delivering affected baby, abnormal blood or ultrasound screening results).

Exclusion Criteria -

Women who:

1. are unable to speak, read, and write English or Spanish;
2. do not own a smartphone with IOS or Android system.