Awareness of preconception care among women and men: A study from Jordan. (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Akour, N. A.; Sou'Ub, R.; Mohammad, K.; Zayed, F.
• Is Part Of: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology. Volume 35:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 246
• Page End: 250
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2014.958145
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0144-3615

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The objective of this study was to examine awareness of Jordanian married women and men of preconception care. A total of 763 (537 women and 226 men) Jordanians who attended maternal and child healthcare centres in a city, in the centre of Jordan, were included in the current study. The <italic>Health before Pregnancy Questionnaire</italic> was used to collect the data from participants, while they waited to be seen by the healthcare provider in the health centres. Family history of chronic disorders, 1st-degree consanguineous marriages and planning pregnancy were associated with awareness of preconception care. Around 50% of participants were aware of the serious impact that a woman's and man's family history can have on the health of their babies. The majority of participants were aware of changes that should be made prior to conception.</p> </abstract>