Australian women's information‐seeking preferences and needs in preparation for pregnancy

Lang, Adina Y.; Harrison, Cheryce L.; Boyle, Jacqueline

doi:10.1002/hpja.619

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“…However, the preconception period was often not their primary or sole topic. This nding is supported by a previous review on the availability and quality of guidelines for preconception care, which identi ed numerous guidelines referring to preconception but only 11 guidelines primarily focusing on preconception care [11]. Many websites with recommendations and guidance were found, which may be considered promising as digital platforms can have a wider reach and be suitable for educational purposes at scale [66].…”

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“…This review aimed to inform the reporting of population-level preconception health in England and led to the development of a comprehensive list of preconception indicators [6]. A recent systematic review explored international clinical guidelines on preconception care, however it did not include guidelines speci c to the UK or Ireland [11].…”

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Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: A scoping review

Cassinelli,

McKinley,

Kent

et al. 2023

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Background Preconception health has the potential to improve parental, pregnancy and infant outcomes. This scoping review aims to (1) provide an overview of the strategies, policies, guidelines, frameworks, and recommendations available in the UK and Ireland that address preconception health and care, identifying common approaches and health-influencing factors that are targeted; and (2) conduct an audit to explore the awareness and use of resources found in the scoping review amongst healthcare professionals, to validate and contextualise findings relevant to Northern Ireland.Methods Grey literature resources were identified through Google Advanced Search, NICE, OpenAire, ProQuest and relevant public health and government websites. Resources were included if published, reviewed, or updated between January 2011 and May 2022. Data were extracted into Excel and coded using NVivo. The review design included the involvement of the “Healthy Reproductive Years” Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement advisory panel.Results The searches identified 273 resources, and a subsequent audit with healthcare professionals in Northern Ireland revealed five additional preconception health-related resources. A wide range of resource types were identified, and preconception health was often not the only focus of the resources reviewed. Resources proposed approaches to improve preconception health and care, such as the need for improved awareness and access to care, preconceptual counselling, multidisciplinary collaborations, and the adoption of a life-course approach. Many behavioural (e.g., folic acid intake, smoking), biomedical (e.g., mental and physical health conditions), and environmental and social (e.g., deprivation) factors were identified and addressed in the resources reviewed. In particular, pre-existing physical health conditions were frequently mentioned, with fewer resources addressing psychological factors and mental health. Overall, there was a greater focus on women’s, rather than men’s, behaviours.Conclusions This scoping review synthesised existing resources available in the UK and Ireland to identify a wide range of common approaches and factors that influence preconception health and care. Efforts are needed to implement the identified resources (e.g., strategies, guidelines) to support people of childbearing age to access preconception care and optimise their preconception health.

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Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: A scoping review

Cassinelli,

McKinley,

Kent

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…For example, sensitivity around weight-related discussions was noted as particularly important, especially for women planning pregnancy. Healthcare professionals, including midwives and general practitioners, consistently report a lack of confidence and skills in having conversations around weight [75,76]. However, training can improve these skills [77].…”

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The Challenge of Weight Stigma for Women in the Preconception Period: Workshop Recommendations for Action from the 5th European Conference on Preconception Health and Care

Hill,

Azzari Wynn-Jones,

Botting

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Weight stigma is a well-recognised public health issue affecting many members of society including women during the preconception period. The impacts of preconception weight stigma on women are significant and may result in decreased access to and uptake of healthcare, and mental health concerns. The consequences of this weight stigma may translate to negative maternal outcomes and even intergenerational effects on the child. Eliminating weight stigma is therefore imperative. The aim of this paper is to report recommendations to reduce weight stigma for preconception women produced at a workshop with clinical and academic experts on preconception health and weight stigma at the 5th European Conference on Preconception Health and Care. The recommendations are related to two key areas: general societal recommendations prompting all people to acknowledge and adjust our attitudes towards larger-bodied people; and healthcare-specific recommendations imploring clinicians to upskill themselves to reduce weight stigma in practice. We therefore call for urgent approaches to address societal weight-stigmatising attitudes and norms related to both the general population and preconception women, while providing professional development opportunities for healthcare professionals relating to weight stigma. Eliminating weight stigma for preconception women may have positive impacts on the outcomes for mothers and children during pregnancy and beyond.

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Australian women's information‐seeking preferences and needs in preparation for pregnancy

Lang

Harrison

Boyle

2022

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue addressed: The preconception period provides opportunities for health behaviour optimisation for improved maternal and child well-being. However, preconception information sources women engage with are not well-known.Methods: To address this gap, the current cross-sectional study retrospectively explored (1) preconception information or advice accessed on recommended preconception health topics and (2) preferred sources of preconception information amongst pregnant women receiving care through Australian public and private maternity settings.Results: Overall, 78% of women reported accessing any preconception health information, predominantly concerning achieving/maintaining a healthy weight, diet, folic acid and multivitamin supplementation. Preferred information sources included health professionals, e.g. general practitioners (74%) and the internet (66%), although source engagement varied.Conclusions: Whilst women predominantly prefer seeking preconception health information from health professionals and the internet, multi-modal resources are needed to reach women and enhance engagement with evidence-based information and healthcare in preparation for pregnancy.

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Australian women's information‐seeking preferences and needs in preparation for pregnancy

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References 16 publications

Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: A scoping review

Preconception health and care policies, strategies and guidelines in the UK and Ireland: A scoping review

The Challenge of Weight Stigma for Women in the Preconception Period: Workshop Recommendations for Action from the 5th European Conference on Preconception Health and Care

Australian women's information‐seeking preferences and needs in preparation for pregnancy

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