ReviewCureus2023
Preconception Care: A Strategic Intervention for the Prevention of Neonatal and Birth Disorders.
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Who cites it
33 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- What do we mean by preconception health and preconception care in research and policy? A systematic review.Human reproduction update · 2026Pooled it
- Internet-Based Interventions for Preventing Premature Birth in Preconceptional Women of Childbearing Age: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- What Influences Women's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Preconception Care? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.F1000Research · 2025Pooled it
- Factors influencing preconception care awareness and knowledge among women in Africa: a systematic review.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Pooled it
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- Organisation, Financing, and Implementation of Preconception Care in Primary Care: Implications for Women's Health and Well-Being.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- [Development and validation of a comprehensive evaluation index system for preconception health behaviors in reproduc-tive-aged populations].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2026Article
- Public healthcare system preparedness and community perceptions on comprehensive preconception care service delivery in Maharashtra, India.The Indian journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Gender norms and responsibility for preconception health improvement: challenges and recommendations for action from the 2024 UK preconception EMCR network conference.Reproductive health · 2026Article
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- Prepregnancy Lifestyle Risk Factors in Women Seeking Digital Fertility Services: Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Knowledge and engagement in health-promoting behaviors among women planning pregnancy: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Design and impact of gamification, theory-driven frameworks, and human-centered design in mobile health applications for preconception care: A systematic review protocol.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Review
- Use of Dialogue to Uncover Perceptions of Preconception Care From Women of Reproductive Age in the Sampled Districts of Limpopo Province.Journal of pregnancy · 2026Article
- New York's Basic Health Program Increased Subsidized Insurance Coverage From Preconception To The Postpartum Period.Health affairs (Project Hope) · 2025Article
- Preconception Care and Genetic Screening: A Global Review and Strategic Perspectives for Implementation in Bulgaria.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Contributors to Delayed Prenatal Care among Rural and Underserved Populations: A Qualitative Study.Research square · 2025Article
- Understanding pregnant women's intention to use mobile health apps and its determinants: applying the UTAUT model in a mixed-methods study.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- Preconception Care: A Concept Analysis of an Evolving Paradigm.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Review
- Maternal Social Determinants of Health and Risk of Perinatal Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy.JAMA neurology · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Preconception care is a strategic intervention to improve neonatal and birth outcomes by addressing modifiable risk factors and optimizing maternal and fetal health before pregnancy. This review article examines the importance of preconception care and its impact on preventing neonatal and birth disorders. The methodology involved a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed articles, research studies, and authoritative reports. Key components of preconception care, evidence-based interventions, and their effectiveness in reducing specific neonatal and birth disorders are discussed. The review also highlights the challenges and barriers in implementing preconception care, such as lack of awareness, socioeconomic factors, health system limitations, and policy considerations. Strategies for promoting preconception care, including integration into healthcare systems, raising awareness, healthcare professional education, and collaborations are presented. The conclusion emphasizes the significance of preconception care as a strategic intervention and calls for action by healthcare providers, policymakers, and individuals to prioritize preconception care for better neonatal and birth outcomes.
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