@article{ref1,
title="Implications of incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound",
journal="International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics",
year="2008",
author="Chigbu, Chioma C. and Odugu, Boniface and Okezie, Obioma",
volume="100",
number="3",
pages="287-290",
abstract="Objective: To assess the experiences of women following incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound. Method: A 3-year prospective cohort study of 102 women with discordance between fetal sex determined by ultrasound scan and birth sex. Participants were interviewed using 2 structured pretested questionnaires. The first questionnaire was undertaken within 24 h of delivery. The women were followed up with a second questionnaire 6-9 months later. In-depth interviews were also carried out at this time. Results: Women who had received an incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound experienced marital conflicts, domestic violence, negative perceptions of ultrasound, and a desire for reversal of tubal ligation. Conclusion: Incorrect determination of fetal sex by ultrasound has implications that can affect the mental and psychological health of the mother and the upbringing of the newborn.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0020-7292",
doi="10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.021",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2007.09.021"
}