Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Anita Kar
Ganeshkhind road, Pune- 411007
India
Research Article
Prevalence of Periconception Risk Factors for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in a Cohort of Urban Indian Women: Implications for Preconception Health Education
Author(s): Pooja Gund, Prajkta Bhide and Anita KarPooja Gund, Prajkta Bhide and Anita Kar
Objective: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of selected periconception (pre- and early-post conception) risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes among urban Indian women, in order to identify the targets of a preconception education programme.
Methods: Data on selected risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes was collected through face to face interview of 2107 pregnant women. Odds ratios (OR) were computed in order to identify the characteristics of women with higher numbers of risk factors.
Results: The most prevalent risk factors were nutritional (lack of preconception folic acid supplement use 99.7%, anaemia 61% and malnutrition 41%), followed by social factors (low education levels 62%, low socioeconomic status 68%). There was high prevalence of chemical exposures in the household environment (ho.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000296