An empirical analysis of intention to use array-comparative genomic hybridisation method
by Ching-Kuo Wei; Shun-Hsing Chen; Ming-Chih Chen
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (IJBET), Vol. 21, No. 3, 2016

Abstract: Because of advancements in modern medical technology, array-Comparative Genomic Hybridisation (aCGH), a new type of prenatal genome detection technology, has a higher resolution than that of traditional chromosome inspection techniques and can rely on chromosome chip inspection to compensate for the deficiencies of traditional chromosome inspection techniques. This study mainly used the Health Belief Model (HBM) to evaluate the intention of pregnant women to use chromosome chip detection and to determine the factors that influence such intentions. The results showed that the public's knowledge on chromosome chip inspection, perceived susceptibility, and cues to action has positive effects on usage intention, whereas perceived barriers have negative effects on usage intention.

Online publication date: Sun, 14-Aug-2016

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