Factors influencing preconception care awareness and knowledge among women in Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preconception care (PCC) plays a critical role in enhancing maternal and neonatal health by addressing risk factors before pregnancy. Most existing reviews focus on PCC outcomes such as utilization with limited attention to factors influencing PCC awareness and knowledge. This review addressed this gap by synthesizing evidence on PCC awareness and knowledge levels and by examining the associated risk and protective factors among women in Africa.

Methods

The review was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Five main databases (PubMed Central, African Journals Online, Web of Science, Scopus, and Journal Storage) were searched in March 2025, and 27 articles met the eligibility criteria for inclusion. The

SUBMITTER: Doe PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827621 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature