The reliability of self-reports of smoking and alcohol consumption by pregnant women

Fox, Norma Lynn; Sexton, Mary; Hebel, J. Richard; Thompson, Bruce C.

doi:10.1016/0306-4603(89)90047-6

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“…While this does not necessarily make such data unreliable (Fox, Sexton, Hebel, & Thompson, 1989), additional objective and/or observational measures of adherence-especially specific adherence-would be useful for testing the validity of patients' self-reported adherence, and the reliability of the current results. However, measures such as blood tests, pill counts, and monitoring prescription refills are costly and often impractical to implement outside of clinical settings (Hecht, 1998;Rand, 1993).…”

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Depression, constructive thinking and patient satisfaction in cardiac treatment adherence

Spernak

Moore

Hamm

2007

Psychology, Health & Medicine

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Many patients fail to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens, particularly patients who are depressed. This study examined the link between depression and adherence among 92 patients undergoing post-operative cardiac rehabilitation. Self-reported adherence was measured in terms of both general recommendations and specific health behaviours. Greater depression was associated with general - but not specific - adherence, and this relationship was mediated by lower satisfaction with their doctor - patient interactions. The link between depression and patient satisfaction was itself mediated by less constructive thinking among patients. These results suggest that adherence among cardiac rehabilitation patients may be enhanced by addressing patients' cognitive coping, and by improving the quality of their doctor - patient interactions.

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confidence: 94%

Depression, constructive thinking and patient satisfaction in cardiac treatment adherence

Spernak

Moore

Hamm

2007

Psychology, Health & Medicine

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“…Validation projects using the maternal medical record as the gold standard do, Many studies have looked at the reliability and validity of data concerning risk behaviours both in the general population and in women during pregnancy (Embree and Whitehead, 1993), (Maisto et al 1982), (da Costa Pereira et al 1993), (Verkerk et al 1994), (Fox et al 1989). Although most general population studies have concluded that self-reported data on alcohol consumption are reliable and valid (O'Malley et al 1983), (Williams et al 1985), (Sobell and Sobell, 1978) errors do occur.…”

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“…In a study of 700 pregnant smokers enrolled in a randomised controlled trial of a smoking cessation intervention the reliability of self reports of smoking and alcohol consumption was found to be high Introduction -Epidemiological methods (Fox et al 1989). A test re-test method was used in early pregnancy (before 18 weeks gestation) and in the 8th month of pregnancy.…”

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Recreational Drug Use: A Major Risk Factor for Gastroschisis?

Draper

Rankin

Tonks

et al. 2008

Obstetrical &Amp; Gynecological Survey

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“…First, although participants’ reports were gathered using procedures known to enhance the accuracy of reports (e.g., informing participants of confidentiality, using clinically trained interviewers (Maisto, McKay, & Connors, 1990), they were not corroborated with another data source. However, several studies have shown that women’s self-reports of their pre-pregnancy alcohol use are reliable (Alvik, Haldorsen, Groholt, & Lindemann, 2006; Fox, Sexton, Hebel, & Thompson, 1989). Further, one study has shown that women give higher reports of their alcohol use compared to collateral reports (Chang, Goetz, Wilkins-Haug, & Berman, 1999).…”

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Using a single binge drinking question to identify Russian women at risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy

Balachova

Sobell

Agrawal³

et al. 2015

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Introduction Low rates of contraception and at-risk drinking place many Russian women at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy (AEP). The only realistic way to determine when women are at risk of AEP is by self-reports. A U.S. study found that a single binge-drinking question (SBD) effectively identified nearly all women whose drinking placed them at risk of AEP. Methods The present study replicated the U.S. study. Participants were 689 non-pregnant Russian women of childbearing age who were at AEP risk. Their answers to SBD, “During the previous three months, how often did you have four or more drinks on one occasion”, were compared with their reports of binge drinking on a 90-day Timeline Followback (TLFB) calendar. Results The SBD identified 99% of at-risk Russian women as binge drinkers, replicating U.S. findings. Only 8% of the women were identified at-risk using a second AEP criterion of ≥ 8 drinks on average per week. Although Russian women did not report heavy weekly drinking and two-thirds did not meet AUDIT criteria for problem drinking, when they did drink, 40% of the time it was binge drinking. Conclusions Almost all Russian women who were at risk of an AEP were identified by a single binge-drinking question. Results from this study suggest that Russian health care practitioners can use SBD to successfully screen women for AEP risk. SBD identified 99% of Russian women who were at AEP risk. Consequently, it is recommended that SBD be incorporated into routine health care screenings at OB/GYN clinic visits.

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The reliability of self-reports of smoking and alcohol consumption by pregnant women

Cited by 46 publications

References 14 publications

Depression, constructive thinking and patient satisfaction in cardiac treatment adherence

Depression, constructive thinking and patient satisfaction in cardiac treatment adherence

Recreational Drug Use: A Major Risk Factor for Gastroschisis?

Using a single binge drinking question to identify Russian women at risk for an alcohol-exposed pregnancy

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