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Utilization of Preconception Care and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women of West Guji Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2021: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology, 2022
Background Regardless of its benefit in promoting maternal health, contributing to a healthy pregnancy, little is known concerning the prevalence of utilization of preconception care and its determinant in southern Ethiopia. Hence, this study designed to
Elias Amaje, Anteneh Fikrie, Takala Utura   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design and outline of the healthy pregnancy 4 all study [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Promotion of healthy pregnancies has gained high priority in the Netherlands because of the relatively unfavourable perinatal health outcomes. In response a nationwide study Healthy Pregnancy 4 All was initiated.
Birnie, E. (Erwin), Bonsel, G.J. (Gouke), Denktaş, S. (Semiha), Jong-Potjer, L.C. (L.) de, Poeran, V.J.J. (Jashvant), Steegers, E.A.P. (Eric), Voorst, S.F. (Sabine) van, Vos, A.A. (Amber), Waelput, W. (Wim)   +8 more
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Influencing factors of intention to utilize preconception health care services among women with future pregnancy plan

Shanghai yufang yixue, 2022
ObjectiveTo understand the influencing factors of women’s intention to utilize preconception health care services， so as to promote the utilization of preconception care among women with future pregnancy plan.MethodsThe study was conducted at 8 ...
FAN Shengrong, SHEN Liandi, ZHANG Lifeng, LI Hang, JIANG Hong, WANG Haiqi   +5 more
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Management of diabetes from preconception to the postnatal period: summary of NICE guidance [PDF]

, 2008
Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with risks to the woman (for example, higher rates of miscarriage, preeclampsia, and preterm labour) and to the developing fetus and baby (for example, higher rates of congenital malformations, macrosomia, birth ...
Guideline Development Group, NICE, Mugglestone, M.   +1 more
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Husband Support Rises Women’s Awareness of Preconception Care in Northern Ethiopia

The Scientific World Journal, 2020
Background. Preconception care (PCC) aims to improve pregnancy and health outcomes of mothers and their offspring. However, there is no adequate evidence of awareness on preconception care in Ethiopia. Therefore, the present study was performed to assess
Mulugeta Woldu Abrha, Tsrity Tadese Asresu, Haftom Gebrehiwot Weldearegay   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Critical Appraisal of Guidelines for Antenatal Care: Components of Care and Priorities in Prenatal Education [PDF]

, 2009
There are a variety of published prenatal care (PNC) guidelines that claim a scientific basis for the information included. Four sets of PNC guidelines published between 2005 and 2009 were examined and critiqued.
Amanda Forristal, American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists., Armstrong TM, Declercq ER, Declerq ER, Joyce Roberts, Kirkham C, Kirkham C, Knowles MS., Leona VandeVusse, Lisa Hanson, McDorman MF, Neilson JP., Sable MR, Sakala C, Strong TH., United States Department of Health and Human Services Expert Panel on the Content of Prenatal Care.   +16 more
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The effect of a preconception care outreach strategy: the Healthy Pregnancy 4 All study

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Preconception care has been acknowledged as an intervention to reduce perinatal mortality and morbidity. However, utilization of preconception care is low because of low awareness of availability and benefits of the service.
Meertien K. Sijpkens, Sabine F. van Voorst, Lieke C. de Jong-Potjer, Semiha Denktaş, Arnoud P. Verhoeff, Loes C. M. Bertens, Ageeth N. Rosman, Eric A. P. Steegers   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mobile Phone Based Strategies for Preconception Education in Rural Africa

Annals of Global Health, 2019
Background: Prepregnancy health care is vital to alleviate and prevent maternal and neonatal disability and death. Objective: The purpose of the study was to measure the levels of knowledge and attitude on preconception care and their determinants among ...
Zemenu Yohannes Kassa, Zelalem Tenaw, Ayalew Astatkie, Melese Siyoum, Gezahegn Bekele, Kefyalew Taye, Shewangizaw Mekonnen, Zerai Kassaye   +7 more
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice on preconception care among pregnant women at National Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan

Bhutan Health Journal, 2022
Introduction: Preconception care provided before conception or between subsequent pregnancies aims to identify and modify risks to women`s health or pregnancy through prevention and management.
Sonam Gyamtsho, Karma Tenzin, Pema Choden Bhutia, Tashi Tshomo, Tshering Choeda   +4 more
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Integration of preconception care into the bachelor of nursing curriculum: An exploratory qualitative study

Heliyon, 2023
Background: The significance of ensuring high quality of care has become apparent in nursing and midwifery education worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Winifred Chinyere Ukoha, Ntombifikile Gloria Mtshali   +1 more
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