Awareness and Knowledge of Genetic Counselling About DMD Among Young Females

Background: Muscular dystrophies are diseases of the muscle membrane or supporting protein. Clinical manifestation, genetic testing, muscle biopsy, and muscle imaging are used to diagnose them. DMD, is a severe X-linked recessive disorder, affecting 1 in 3500 live male births. This study aims to address the knowledge gap among young females about genetic counselling about DMD, as it is crucial in understanding and managing the risk of DMD. Aim: The study aims to determine awareness and knowledge of genetic counselling about DMD among young females. Methodology: 132 participants were included in this study. A self-made questionnaire was circulated among the participants according to the inclusion and data was obtained. The questionnaire included 10 questions to check the knowledge and awareness of genetic counselling about DMD. The gathered information was evaluated utilizing suitable statistical techniques. Result: The study indicates that just 42% of respondents were generally aware of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and genetic counselling, despite 63% of people knowing about these. Conclusion: The study concludes that young females have limited knowledge and awareness of genetic counselling about DMD. The survey's findings highlight the large disparity and the necessity of increasing awareness.