Table 1 Components of the preconception educational program about NIPT
Components | Methods | Curricular Objectives | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Ice Breaker: Genetic Traits | Work (Game) | Have an interest in genetics and understand differences in genetic traits of each participant | - Handout [Fig. 2] - Pencils |
2. Pasta Genetics | Work (Game) | Understand Mendelian genetics | - Two cups - Colored pencils -16 pieces of pasta (eight pairs of four colors and four different shapes) that represent alleles from each grandparent |
3. Genetic Knowledge/ Information regarding NIPT | Lecture | Understand genetic diversity and unique individuals Understand accuracy, safety, options about NIPT Understand ethical and social issues about NIPT Evaluate information on the Internet | - Handout |
4. Considering NIPT and Values | Discussion | Think about undergoing future NIPT based on participants’ values |  |
5. Guidance for continuous learning | Lecture Distribution | Explain continuous learning: distribute a leaflet with additional information about prenatal testing, perceptions of parents of children with chromosomal anomalies, and support systems, and explain how to use a decision aid | - Leaflet - Ottawa Personal Decision Guide |