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Introducing reproductive life plan-based information in contraceptive counselling: an RCT.

J Stern¹, M Larsson, P Kristiansson

¹Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. jenny.stern@pubcare.uu.se

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)

|July 12, 2013

Summary

Reproductive life plan (RLP) information significantly improved women's reproductive knowledge, including the importance of folic acid intake. This approach appears feasible for promoting reproductive health in women.

Keywords:

fertility health education pregnancy reproductive health

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Health Education
Public Health

Background:

Many women possess insufficient knowledge regarding reproduction and preconception health behaviors.
Highly educated women often postpone childbearing, potentially impacting fertility.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if reproductive life plan (RLP)-based information during contraceptive counseling enhances women's reproductive knowledge, particularly concerning folic acid intake.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 299 women was conducted.
The intervention group received RLP-based information alongside standard care.
Knowledge assessment was performed at baseline and a 2-month follow-up via questionnaires and interviews.

Main Results:

The intervention group showed a significant increase in reproductive knowledge scores compared to control groups (P < 0.001).
Awareness of folic acid intake importance increased significantly in the intervention group (22%) versus controls (3% and 1%; P < 0.001).
Women in the intervention group also expressed a greater desire to have their last child earlier.

Conclusions:

RLP-based information is a feasible tool for enhancing reproductive health knowledge.
Findings suggest potential benefits for reproductive health promotion, though caution is advised when generalizing to all women due to the study population (university students).