Changing patterns of genetic counseling in a cystic fibrosis center.

The change of life expectancy of cystic fibrosis patients has stimulated our 
interest in assessing the understanding and utilization of genetic information by 
adult CF patients and how this may affect their coping mechanism(s). 
The present study was designed to obtain information in these areas 
with the expectation that more effective genetic counseling might be developed 
for this enlarging group of patients. Knowledge of genetics, attitudes concerning 
reproduction, attitudes toward prenatal diagnosis, and attitudes toward a carrier identification 
study are reported for 25 males and 15 females with proven 
cystic fibrosis. 