Background Preconception care is the provision of biomedical, behavioural, and social
health interventions provided to women and couples before conception. However, in …

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic mapping review of the literature that
explored associations of pregnancy intentions with health-related lifestyle behaviours and …

Objectives (1) to study preconception lifestyle changes and associated factors in women
with planned pregnancies;(2) to assess the prevalence of risk factors for adverse pregnancy …

Introduction There is substantial body of evidence that portrays gap in the existing maternal
and child health continuum of care; one is less attention given to adolescent girls and young …

Background Preconception care is highly important in reducing a number of adverse
pregnancy outcomes and helps to improve maternal health. Preconception care optimizes …

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar o desempenho de indicadores de saúde pré-concepcional
das mulheres brasileiras em idade reprodutiva segundo as características …

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento de adolescentes sobre práticas contraceptivas e sua
associação com gravidez não planejada. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido com …

Background Regardless of its benefit in promoting maternal health, contributing to a healthy
pregnancy, little is known concerning the prevalence of utilization of preconception care and …

Objective: To identify determinants of preconception preparation among women with
planned pregnancies. Method: A cross-sectional study with a probabilistic sample of 264 …

Introduction: Preconception care is the entire ranges of measures to promote the health of
the expectant mother and her child which includes health promotion and detecting pre …