Change in lifestyle behaviors after preconception care: a prospective cohort study
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Authors
Sijpkens, Meertien K.
Voorst, Sabine F. van
Rosman, Ageeth N.
Jong-Potjer, Lieke C. de
Denktaş, Semiha
Koch, Birgit C.P.
Bertens, Loes C.M.
Steegers, Eric A.P.
Issue Date
2020-05-20
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Preconception Care , Health Promotion , Primary Health Care , Health Behavior , Folic Acid
Alternative Title
Abstract
Purpose:
To evaluate the effects of preconception care (PCC) consultations by change in lifestyle behaviors.
Setting and Intervention:
Women in deprived neighborhoods of 14 Dutch municipalities were encouraged to visit a general practitioner or midwife for PCC.
Sample:
The study included women aged 18 to 41 years who had a PCC consultation.
Design:
In this community-based prospective cohort study, we assessed initiation of folic acid supplementation, cessation of smoking, alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use.
Measures:
Self-reported and biomarker data on behavioral changes were obtained at baseline and 3 months later.
Analysis:
The changes in prevalence were assessed with the McNemar test.
Results:
Of the 259 included participants, paired analyses were available in 177 participants for self-reported outcomes and in 82 for biomarker outcomes. Baseline self-reported prevalence of no folic acid use was 36%, smoking 12%, weekly alcohol use 22%, and binge drinking 17%. Significant changes in prevalence toward better lifestyle during follow-up were seen for folic acid use (both self-reported, P < .001; and biomarker-confirmed, P = .008) and for self-reported binge drinking (P = .007).
Conclusion:
Our study suggests that PCC contributes to initiation of folic acid supplementation and cessation of binge drinking in women who intend to become pregnant. Although based on a small sample, the study adds to the limited body of evidence regarding the benefits of PCC in improving periconception health.
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Citation
Sijpkens, M. K., van Voorst, S. F., Rosman, A. N., de Jong-Potjer, L. C., Denktaş, S., Koch, B., Bertens, L., & Steegers, E. (2021). Change in Lifestyle Behaviors After Preconception Care: A Prospective Cohort Study. American journal of health promotion : AJHP, 35(1), 116–120. https://doi.org/10.1177/0890117120927287
Publisher
American Journal of Health Promotion