women who are planning a pregnancy.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The intervention group received oral and written information about preconceptional care knowledge, attitude and lifestyle behaviors in four sessions.
Group 2: Control Group had no lifestyle c
Sponsors
Cukurova University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18-35 years who were planning pregnancy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants with a medical diagnosis (cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism etc.), with history of hysterectomy or tubal ligation, any other causes of infertility and who were single/divorced/widowed were not included.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The mean score of preconceptional knowledge and attitude was 104±19.6 (min-max=66-168) and lifestyle behaviors score was 128±12.2 (min-max=92-170) before the intervention. After the intervention, knowledge, attitude and lifestyle scores increased significantly in the counseling group compared to the control group (p<0.05, counseling group lifestyle score = 144.5±17.3 (min-max=104-186), knowledge and attitude score = 136.2±16.2 (min-max=92-180). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| After the counseling, health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, mental health and stress management scores increased significantly in the intervention group (p<0.05). | — |
Countries
Turkey
Contacts
Public ContactEsra Saatci
Cukurova University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine
Outcome results
None listed