Predictors of receiving care and folic acid supplementation prior to pregnancy: a large cross-sectional study in Shiraz, Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Preconceptional care aims to improve health and is influenced by various factors including health literacy. Considering the importance and necessity of high quality preconceptional care, this study aimed to determine the predictors of receiving care and folic acid supplementation prior to pregnancy.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 693 participants with pregnancies of less than 14 weeks gestation referred to health centers and gynecologists in Shiraz city, Iran. Multi-stage sampling occurred from May 2021 to February 2022 in 18 comprehensive urban health centers and 20 gynecology offices via the proportional allocation method. Data was collected using a questionnaire consisting of 3 parts: 1) individual and fertility characteristics, 2) informat

SUBMITTER: Izaddoost N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660717 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature