[The attitude of pregnant women to ultrasound screening. A questionnaire study].

The attitude of the pregnant women to ultrasound screening is illustrated by a questionnaire investigation, including 220 women, which suggests that most of the women thought, that ultrasound examination was a positive experience, enhancing the women's feeling of security.

Abstract

Ultrasound screening of pregnant women is recommended by the Danish National Health Organisation only when the investigation is indicated, and not as part of routine antenatal care. The press has suggested that ultrasound examination makes pregnant women feel anxious and insecure. The attitude of the pregnant women to ultrasound screening is illustrated by a questionnaire investigation, including 220 women. Most of the women (93%) thought, that ultrasound examination should be offered to all pregnant women, while only 4.3% thought, that ultrasound screening should be offered only on special indications. Most of the women thought, that ultrasound examination was a positive experience, enhancing the women's feeling of security.