Barriers and enablers of implementation of alcohol guidelines with pregnant women: a cross-sectional survey among UK midwives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2016, the UK Chief Medical Officers revised their guidance on alcohol and advised women to abstain from alcohol if pregnant or planning pregnancy. Midwives have a key role in advising women about alcohol during pregnancy. The aim of this study was to investigate UK midwives' practices regarding the 2016 Chief Medical Officers Alcohol Guidelines for pregnancy, and factors influencing their implementation during antenatal appointments.

Methods

Online cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of UK midwives recruited through professional networks and social media. Data were gathered using an anonymous online questionnaire addressing knowledge of the 2016 Alcohol Guidelines for pregnancy; practice behaviours regarding alcohol assessment and advice; and questio

SUBMITTER: Smith LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7885406 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature