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PC & PNDT Act- How the Doctors contemplate?

Kumar Lavlesh , Kumar Lavlesh , Kumar Lavlesh , Hallikeri Vinay R , Hallikeri Vinay R , Agarwal Swapnil Sudhirkumar , Agarwal Swapnil Sudhirkumar , Honnungar Ravindra S.

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 3(4):p 129-132, . | DOI:
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Background & Objective: In view of the ever increasing difference in sex ratio because of rampant feticide, the Government of India enacted, in 1996, the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT) Act. Although the act is primarily meant for practicing obstetricians and radiologists, literature on their perception on the PC & PNDT Act is scant. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methodology: A total of 38 participants were given structured questionnaire to find out their awareness and perception; and explore their viewpoint regarding various aspects of this Act. Result: 58% felt that this Act is not the only tool for improving the skewed gender ratio. 97% expressed that publicity through the media on this issue discourage the doctors in breaking the provisions of the Act. 66% of the participants agreed that the penalties are heavy for contravention of the Act. Conclusion: Participants approved the act but expressed that some issues need to be addressed. Some amendments they wanted in their favour too; probably because it is an easy source of income.

Key words: Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, sex ratio, ultrasonography

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  • Kumar Lavlesh
    ,
  • Kumar Lavlesh
    ,
  • Kumar Lavlesh
    ,
  • Hallikeri Vinay R
    ,
  • Hallikeri Vinay R
    ,
  • Agarwal Swapnil Sudhirkumar
    ,
  • Agarwal Swapnil Sudhirkumar
    ,
  • Honnungar Ravindra S.
    ,
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