PREMARITAL SCREENING AND RELATED GENETIC DISORDERS PROBABILITIES IN COUPLES PLANNING FOR MARRIAGE

Abstract

It is well recognized that genetic illnesses are challenging and unavoidable. Mutations and alterations in genetic characteristics that are inherited from one or both genes from one parent to the other cause the disease. Both dominant and recessive genes that transmit features or diseases can be found on the autosomal or sex chromosomes X or Y. Premarital female respondents who met specific inclusion criteria participated in this study. Data was gathered using a Google Form survey. 110 people in all with various genetic counseling characteristics. According to the results, every respondent was aware that some illnesses could run in families. Nonetheless, it was shown that none of the respondents knew much about premarital screening and genetic counseling. Only 17% of respondents were aware of the prospective partner's and their family's medical history, according to the respondent data. In this instance, it can be concluded that the respondents may have a sick gene, meaning that there is a 50% chance that their child would have the same gene. It may be anticipated that screening may enable the couple to identify any potential ailments that they may subsequently pass on to their children. As of right now, 26% said they disagreed and declared they will stick with the marriage plan, while 48% decided to cancel. The public has to be educated about premarital screening in order to enhance their awareness of the risk of genetic abnormalities.