Diabetes Care, Vol 18, Issue 2 157-165, Copyright © 1995 by American Diabetes Association

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Diabetes and pregnancy. Factors associated with seeking pre-conception care

NK Janz, WH Herman, MP Becker, D Charron-Prochownik, VL Shayna, TG Lesnick, SJ Jacober, JD Fachnie, DF Kruger, JA Sanfield and al. et
Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Ann Arbor 48109-2029, USA.

OBJECTIVE--To define sociodemographic characteristics, medical factors, knowledge, attitudes, and health-related behaviors that distinguish women with established diabetes who seek pre-conception care from those who seek care only after conception. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS--A multicenter, case-control study of women with established diabetes making their first pre-conception visit (n = 57) or first prenatal visit without having received pre-conception care (n = 97). RESULTS--Pre-conception subjects were significantly more likely to be married (93 vs. 51%), living with their partners (93 vs. 60%), and employed (78 vs. 41%); to have higher levels of education (73% beyond high school vs. 41%) and income (86% > $20,000 vs. 60%); and to have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) (93 vs. 81%). Pre-conception subjects with IDDM were more likely to have discussed pre-conception care with their health care providers (98 vs. 51%) and to have been encouraged to get it (77 vs. 43%). In the prenatal group, only 24% of pregnancies were planned. Pre-conception patients were more knowledgeable about diabetes, perceived greater benefits of pre-conception care, and received more instrumental support. CONCLUSIONS--Only about one-third of women with established diabetes receive pre-conception care. Interventions must address prevention of unintended pregnancy. Providers must regard every visit with a diabetic woman as a pre-conception visit. Contraception must be explicitly discussed, and pregnancies should be planned. In counseling, the benefits of pre-conception care should be stressed and the support of families and friends should be elicited.
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