Engaging in pre-conceptual care: An integrative review

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

British Journal of Midwifery

Volume

30

Issue

11

First Page

644

Last Page

651

Publisher

MA Healthcare

School

School of Nursing and Midwifery

RAS ID

57872

Comments

De Leo, A., Neesham, B., Bepete, N., Mukaro, A., Nepal, B. T., N'geno, C., & Muhandiramalag, T. A. (2022). Engaging in pre-conceptual care: an integrative review. British Journal of Midwifery, 30(11), 644-651. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2022.30.11.644

Abstract

Background/Aims: Pre-conception care seeks to optimise maternal health prior to pregnancy. Women who adopt healthy behaviours and engage in pre-conception care are more likely to have a positive pregnancy outcome and recovery period. The study's aim was to explore the factors that motivate women to engage in preconceptual care in preparing for pregnancy. Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute protocol for conducting systematic reviews. Literature was sourced from Medline, CINAHL, PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar. Results: This review reports on four key findings: the internet and social media, women's awareness of pre-conceptual care, social support networks and women's own attitudes towards pregnancy. Conclusions: Women's awareness of pre-conceptual care does not always motivate women to adopt healthy behaviours in preparation for pregnancy. Further research is warranted to explore strategies that focus on raising women's awareness of pre-conceptual care in preparation for pregnancy.

DOI

10.12968/bjom.2022.30.11.644

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