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ArticleReproductive health2017

Alcohol consumption among pregnant women in James Town Community, Accra, Ghana.

Joanita Da Pilma Lekettey, Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Samuel Agyei Agyemang, Moses Aikins

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Article in Reproductive health, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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24citing papers in PubMed, 4 pooled it
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Joanita Da Pilma LeketteyGreater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Phyllis Dako-GyekeDepartment of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Samuel Agyei AgyemangDepartment of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG13, Legon, Accra, Ghana.
Moses AikinsDepartment of Health Policy, Planning and Management, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, P. O. Box LG13, Legon, Accra, Ghana. mksaikins@ug.edu.gh.
University of Ghana · GH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlcohol consumption among pregnant women is a public health concern, considering its adverse outcomes for both mother and the developing foetus. This study examined factors that facilitate prenatal alcohol consumption, knowledge of adverse outcomes of prenatal alcohol exposure and alcohol expenditure among pregnant women in an urban community in Ghana.

methodsIn June 2014, a survey was conducted among 250 pregnant women sampled from James Town, an urban community in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and descriptive statistics conducted. The prevalence of alcohol consumption among women was determined. Pearson chi-square was used to determine associations between variables where necessary.

resultsFifty-four percent of the pregnant women were aged 20 - 29 years. Seventy-three percent reported that they have ever consumed an alcoholic beverage before pregnancy. Of these, 77% take alcohol "once a while" and 48% reported taking alcohol during pregnancy. Most of the pregnant women (53%) who currently consume alcoholic beverages had it from friends, and their main reason for prenatal alcohol consumption was socialization (39%). Majority of both current alcohol drinkers (78%) and non-current alcohol drinkers (74%) were aware that prenatal alcohol consumption can lead to spontaneous abortion. Additionally, current alcohol drinkers spend averagely GHS 4.54 (SD 4.63) on their favourite alcoholic drink and overall, also spend averagely GHS 4.63 (SD 4.82) on their entire alcoholic beverage weekly. Over two-thirds (63%) of women reported monthly average income of less than GHS200.

conclusionThis study shows high prenatal alcohol consumption in James Town, Accra, despite pregnant women's knowledge of its adverse effects on the developing foetus. Alcohol is usually sourced from friends with socialization noted as a major reason for prenatal alcohol consumption. These results could be used to inform future health advocacies and policies on prenatal alcohol exposure and maternal and child health interventions in the country.

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Maternal ExposureAdultAlcohol DrinkingFemaleGhanaHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansPregnancySocial BehaviorAlcohol consumptionAlcoholic beverageAlcohol usersGhanaPregnant women

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