Use of a modified reproductive life plan to improve awareness of preconception health in women with chronic disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity pose unique reproductive challenges for women. Preconception health results in improved reproductive outcomes. We designed an interventional study testing the use of a reproductive life plan to improve knowledge of preconception and contraception health in women with chronic diseases.

Methods

Primarily underserved, English-and Spanish-speaking women aged 18 to 40 years with active diabetes, hypertension, or obesity were recruited. We developed a revised reproductive life plan specific to these diseases. Two resident physicians performed reproductive plan counseling. Pre- and postcounseling surveys were administered to evaluate knowledge and attitudes about chronic disease and the effects on a potential pr

SUBMITTER: Mittal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4022554 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature