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Table 2 Challenges related to cystic fibrosis discussed with partners prior to making a serious commitment

From: Assessing disease disclosure in adults with cystic fibrosis: the Adult Data for Understanding Lifestyle and Transitions (ADULT) survey Disclosure of disease in adults with cystic fibrosis

Discussion topic

Frequency of endorsement, %

Daily CF therapy

88

Possible time in hospital

86

Risk of CF in future children

82

Fertility issues

81

Healthcare costs/benefits

80

Financial issues

78

Infection risk

74

Birth control methods

74

  1. Note. Filtered for patients who were either married, getting married in the near future or planning to move in with a partner (n = 548).