Background Several studies indicate a correlation between consanguinity and genetic
disorders, congenital malformations, harm to reproductive health, and increased child …

Abstract Background The Saudi population is characterized by a high fertility rate, a
conservative sociocultural context, and an ongoing societal and lifestyle transition. Yet, data …

Background: There is a high rate of consanguinity and related genetic diseases in the
general population of Saudi Arabia. Studies have been conducted to address the level of …

There are considerable socio-cultural and historical disparity among parent's attitude and
actions regarding consanguineous marriages. Until mid of the nineteen cousin marriage …

Purpose The practice of consanguinity has been culturally preferred in most Arab countries,
including Morocco. This behavior leads to an increase in genetic abnormalities, such as …

Résumé Plusieurs facteurs influencent le choix matrimonial dans la plupart des pays
arabes, notamment au Maroc. L'objectif de cette étude est de déterminer l'effet de la …

Background: Consanguineous marriages occur in most of populations, with different
percentages among all marriages. The consanguinity rates in the Middle East, North Africa …

Background: Consanguinity, defined as marriage between individuals sharing a common
ancestor, has been associated with an increased risk of autosomal recessive diseases. The …

Background: Consanguineous marriage is defined as a relationship or union between two
individuals who are sharing common ancestors as the first or second cousins. Aim: This …

The major aim of this study is to examine the perspective and attitudes of parents with one or
more affected children by an AR disease towards consanguineous marriages. A total of 285 …