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introduction genetic disorders pose significant health challenge india chromosomal abnormalities ranking second congenital anomalies terms disease burden prenatal testing offers crucial strategy identifying managing disorders however awareness understanding prenatal screening tests among pregnant women india remain understudied study aims fill gap investigating awareness quotient prenatal screening tests genetic disorders among pregnant women india methods hospitalbased crosssectional study conducted genetics unit department anatomy department obstetrics gynecology india institute medical sciences mangalagiri ethical clearance obtained data collected using selfadministered questionnaire covering demographic characteristics awareness assessment descriptive statistics chisquare tests logistic regression analysis employed data analysis results among 200 pregnant women surveyed majority demonstrated inadequate awareness prenatal screening tests genetic disorders 365 possessing adequate knowledge significant associations found awareness levels factors age trimester pregnancy education level notably awareness noninvasive prenatal testing nipt notably low 7 indicating need targeted educational interventions comparison international studies revealed varying levels awareness across different populations highlighting influence sociocultural factors healthcare systems conclusion study underscores need improved awareness prenatal screening tests among pregnant women india addressing disparities awareness particularly among younger age groups lower education levels crucial informed decisionmaking prenatal care targeted educational interventions empower pregnant women make informed choices ultimately contributing better maternal child health outcomes research explore effectiveness interventions diverse settings enhance prenatal care delivery