Aspirin non-adherence in pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia (ANA): a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antenatal adherence to aspirin prophylaxis is key to reducing the occurrence of a major pregnancy complication: pre-eclampsia (PE). Up to 75% of pregnant women at increased risk of pre-eclampsia do not take aspirin as prescribed. Little research has been done to understand the psychological determinants of aspirin adherence in pregnancy. This qualitative study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to aspirin adherence in women at increased risk of PE using version 2 of Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).

Methods

Fourteen women from the North-East of England who declared various levels of non-adherence to aspirin (0-5 of 7 prescribed tablets/week) were interviewed 4-18 months after delivery, using the TDF as a guide. Semi-structured interviews were digitally

SUBMITTER: Vinogradov R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8354178 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature