Table 6

Frequency distribution of patients' knowledge about reproductive issues

Question Correct(%) Does not know(%) Incorrect (%)
What is the chance that your children will have congenital heart disease?25.8 (24.4 to 27.2)32.3 (30.8 to 33.8)41.9 (40.3 to 43.5)
Which contraceptives are the most advisable for you to use in the light of your congenital heart disease? (only for women):
  Contraceptive pill80.0 (74.8 to 85.2)20.0 (14.8 to 25.2) 0.0 ( 0.0 to 0.0)
  Intrauterine device26.7 (20.9 to 32.5)53.3 (46.8 to 59.8)20.0 (14.8 to 25.2)
Are you at risk of deterioration during pregnancy? (only for women)86.7 (82.3 to 91.1) 0.0 ( 0.0 to 0.0)13.3 ( 8.9 to 17.7)
  • Values are percentage (95% confidence interval).