Title |
Preconception Health Assessment in China, Lebanon and the Philippines: Applicability to Other Countries
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Published in |
Maternal and Child Health Journal, August 2013
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DOI | 10.1007/s10995-013-1334-6 |
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Authors |
Mary-Elizabeth Reeve, Lama Charafeddine, Nanbert Zhong, Carmencita D. Padilla, Khalid Yunis, Reem El Rafei, Kawthar Alamiddine, Xinliang Zhao, Xiaoqing Jiang, Christopher P. Howson |
Abstract |
To test the utility of a preconception checklist tool in identifying preconception health needs of women in three countries; China, Lebanon and the Philippines. An academic medical center within each country participated in the development and testing of a preconception checklist tool, which was administered over a 6 month period to selected target groups in each country. The checklist provided valuable data on the preconception health of 6,530 women. Aggregated data identified common preconception health needs across all countries, including provision of modern contraceptives and adequate immunization coverage; HIV and STI screening; treatment for anemia; and counseling for maintenance of a healthy weight. A preconception checklist tool was found to be useful in distinct cultural settings. The study was a pilot. Future steps include validation and standardization of the checklist, data from which could be used to help shape preconception care policies and implementation strategies. |
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United States | 1 | 50% |
Unknown | 1 | 50% |
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Members of the public | 2 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
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Colombia | 1 | 1% |
Philippines | 1 | 1% |
Unknown | 65 | 97% |
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Student > Master | 18 | 27% |
Researcher | 12 | 18% |
Student > Bachelor | 7 | 10% |
Lecturer | 4 | 6% |
Professor | 3 | 4% |
Other | 11 | 16% |
Unknown | 12 | 18% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 22 | 33% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 13 | 19% |
Social Sciences | 6 | 9% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 6% |
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 1 | 1% |
Other | 5 | 7% |
Unknown | 16 | 24% |