ArticleBMJ open2023
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours surrounding preconception and pregnancy health: an Australian cross-sectional survey.
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- Determinants of knowledge of preconception care among healthcare providers in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- What Influences Women's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Preconception Care? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.F1000Research · 2025Pooled it
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- Lifestyle Modifications Prior to Pregnancy and Their Impact on Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes: A Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Preconception health knowledge, attitudes and behavioural intentions among adults: a multi-country study.Reproductive health · 2025Article
- Pregnancy intention, preconception health, health behaviours, and information and health advice seeking among expectant male partners.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- Assessment of neonatologists' competency in managing gestational diabetes complications: a cross-sectional analysis from China.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Awareness and Knowledge About Preconception Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study of Early Years UAE Medical Students.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Smartphone pregnancy apps: systematic analysis of features, scientific guidance, commercialization, and user perception.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- What Does 'Preconception Health' Mean to People? A Public Consultation on Awareness and Use of Language.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2024Article
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- The MidPIC study: Midwives' knowledge, perspectives and learning needs regarding preconception and interconception care.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo understand Australian women's knowledge, attitudes and behaviours surrounding preconception and pregnancy health and their preferences for information about these periods.
designCross-sectional survey.
settingMaking healthy changes can optimise preconception and pregnancy outcomes. Clinical practice guidelines inform preconception and pregnancy care in Australia. Women often have access to multiple sources of information on reproductive and pregnancy health.
participantsWomen of reproductive age were asked to complete a web-based survey. The survey development was informed by preconception guidelines, consensus statements and the national pregnancy care guidelines. The survey was distributed through social media, local and national networks from 2017 to 2018.
resultsCompleted surveys were received from 553 women.The majority (80.4%) had high educational attainment. Checking immunisation status and ensuring good mental health were rated as equally important actions both preconception (65%) and during pregnancy (78%). Limiting sedentary activities was not rated as an important action to take either preconception (36%), or during pregnancy (38%). Although women have good knowledge about the impact of weight on their own health outcomes (eg, gestational diabetes), there was less knowledge about adverse outcomes for babies like stillbirth and preterm birth. Women access many sources for reproductive health information, however, the most trusted source was from healthcare professionals.
conclusionMost women of reproductive age in Australia have knowledge of the key health recommendations for preconception and pregnancy. However, there are gaps related to lifestyle behaviours particularly connected to weight gain and outcomes for babies. There is a strong preference to receive trusted information from healthcare providers through multiple resources.
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