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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin11794098762021-08-03T06:11:55Z Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees Vieira, Camila G. This study used a mail survey questionnaire (36% response rate) to focus on genetic conditions and birth defects in international adoptees and to assess parents’ views on the diagnoses. Qualified participants were children seen at the International Adoption Center of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center between November 1999 and December 2005. Genetic conditions and birth defects were reported in 184 of the 494 adoptees (39%). Developmental delay, FAS, cleft lip, and cleft palate were the most common diagnoses. There was no available medical family history on 112 children (65%) at the time of adoption, and 172 parents (51%) were not aware of their child’s diagnosis throughout the adoption process. This study indicated that major malformations, genetic disorders and developmental disabilities are common in international adoptees and such problems often are not anticipated by the adoptive parents. Pre-adoption counseling should include these possibilities in order to optimize parent-child bonding and adjustment. 2007-07-13 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179409876 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1179409876 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Vieira, Camila G.
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Vieira, Camila G.
Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees
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Vieira, Camila G.
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Vieira, Camila G.
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence of Genetic Conditions and/or Birth Defects in International Adoptees
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retrospective analysis of the prevalence of genetic conditions and/or birth defects in international adoptees
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University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK
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2007
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