Title
Women's motives for not participating in preconception counseling: Qualitative study
Author
Hosli, E.J.
Elsinga, J.
Buitendijk, S.E.
Assendelft, W.J.J.
van der Pal-de Bruin, K.M.
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
Publication year
2008
Abstract
Aims: Information about risk factors and preventive measures given before conception is estimated to prevent 15-35% of adverse pregnancy outcomes. We aimed to identify women's motives for not responding to an invitation for preconception counseling (PCC) from their general practitioner. Methods: A purposive sample of 11 women who did not respond to an invitation for PCC and who became pregnant within 1 year was interviewed. Results: Three key themes influencing nonresponse emerged from the data: perceived knowledge, perceived lack of risk and a misunderstanding of the aim of PCC. Conclusion: For successful future implementation of PCC, a more tailored approach may be necessary for certain (groups of) women, addressing the reasons why women do not consider themselves part of the target group for PCC. Copyright © 2008 S. Karger AG.
Subject
Health
Jeugd en Gezondheid
General practice
Interview study
Nonresponse
Preconception counseling
Pregnancy
Genetic counseling
Genetic risk
Human
Interview
Knowledge
Maternal care
Pregnancy outcome
Preventive medicine
Qualitative research
Adolescent
Adult
Directive Counseling
Educational Status
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Maternal Age
Motivation
Netherlands
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Preconception Care
Women
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1159/000113879
TNO identifier
240691
ISSN
1422-2795
Source
Community Genetics, 11 (3), 166-170
Document type
article