Understanding community perceptions, preparedness, and expectations of preconception care: A formative research approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Addressing preconception health through targeted interventions, as advocated by the WHO, can greatly improve maternal and child outcomes.

Objectives

The study explores community perceptions, preparedness, and expectations regarding preconception care (PCC). It evaluates the acceptance of nurses delivering PCC services, the efficiency of a community-based PCC package, and community readiness for village-level PCC services, aiming to co-develop a tailored PCC package.

Design and methods

This formative research, conducted from March to September 2024, used a qualitative approach comprising focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and free listing with ranking exercises across 96 villages under four primary health centers (PHCs) in rural Maharashtra, India

SUBMITTER: Misra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature