Comparative analysis of pre-marital genetic testing across countries

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2. Ser
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Name/ Reg
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Research Topic Supervisor
1. Saveeza
Kabsha
NDU-
GPP/M.P-
22/F-022
Comparative Analysis of Mandatory
Pre-Marital Genetic Testing Policies
and Outcomes: International Lessons
for Pakistan
Dr. Fatima Bajwa
Dr. Naveed Yousaf

3. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
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4. SUGGESTED TOPICS
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 Comparative Analysis of Mandatory Pre-Marital Genetic Testing Policies and
Outcomes: International Lessons for Pakistan
 Mandatory Pre-Marital Genetic Testing Across Countries: How Pakistan Can
Benefit from International Experiences.
 Drawing Lessons from Mandatory Genetic Testing Policies Worldwide:
Recommendations for Pakistan's Approach.
 Exploring the Landscape of Mandatory Pre-Wedding Genetic Testing: Gleaning
Insights for Pakistan's Policy Framework.
 A Global Review of Genetic Testing Policies Before Marriage: Crafting a Strategy
for Pakistan.
 Mandatory Genetic Testing Before Marriage: A Cross-Country Analysis and its
Potential Application in Pakistan.

5. BACKGROUND
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Several countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,
Cyprus, Greece, Tunisia, and Morocco, have implemented mandatory pre-marital
genetic testing policies to reduce the incidence of hereditary diseases. These
policies vary in their approaches, cultural contexts, and effectiveness. This
research aims to conduct a comparative analysis of these policies and their
outcomes, taking into account their applicability to Pakistan's unique cultural,
social, and healthcare context.

6. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
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1. What are the key features and objectives of mandatory pre-marital genetic testing
policies in Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Greece, Tunisia,
and Morocco?
2. What are the observed outcomes and success rates of these policies in terms of
reducing the incidence of hereditary diseases in each country?
3. What cultural, religious, and ethical factors influence the design and
implementation of these policies in different countries?
4. How applicable are the lessons learned from international experiences to the
development and implementation of a similar policy in Pakistan?

7. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
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o Structural-Functionalism
o Diffusion of Innovations Theory
o Ethical and Cultural Relativism
o Healthcare Access Framework
o Social Determinants of Health

8. LITERATURE REVIEW
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CASE STUDIES
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Cyprus and Greece
Tunisia and Morocco

9. METHODOLOGY
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QUALITATIVE
CASE STUDY