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Table 5 Practical methods for receiving knowledge about NBS

From: Parental awareness and perspectives on newborn screening in China: a questionnaire-based study

The practical methods for receiving knowledge about NBS

Number (%)

Medical staff (doctors, nurses)

272(62.1)

Family or friends with medical knowledge

59(13.5)

Promotional materials in the hospital. (brochures, lectures, etc.)

164(37.4)

Books, newspapers, television, etc.

79(18.0)

Social media (Moments, official accounts of WeChat, etc.)

104(23.7)

Apps such as Microblog, Zhihu, etc.

52(11.9)

Searching online yourself

115(26.3)

Others

15(3.4)