Creatine kinase in neonatal screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: an acceptability assessment

Objective: The present study evaluated the acceptance among parents of newborns to creatine kinase (CK) test in neonatal screening Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-DMD and raised possible barriers elements that facilitate test. Methods: assessment CK for DMD was carried out through interviews, guided by a semi-structured script, with state Mato Grosso, Brazil. Results: Six hundred four participated research, only five being excluded not meeting eligibility criteria. respondents high (94.5%), surpassing described retrieved literature. Long journeys collection site absence information about disease can negatively influence regarding performance reduction diagnostic delay seems be positive factor screening. Conclusions: Non-mandatory using demonstrated interviewed population; however, research has identified factors both motivate discourage