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Alcohol consumption in pregnancy: results from the general practice setting
A Ní Shúilleabháin1, J Barry, A Kelly
1Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Trinity College Centre for Health Sciences, AMNCH, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland, nishuia@tcd.ie.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy in Ireland has significantly decreased, with most women abstaining or drinking infrequently. This study highlights a positive trend in maternal health behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
Background:
- No safe alcohol consumption level exists during pregnancy.
- Irish pregnant women historically show higher binge drinking rates than other nationalities.
- Limited research exists on alcohol use in pregnancy within primary care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of alcohol consumption in pregnant women attending antenatal care.
- To compare current alcohol use during pregnancy with consumption in the year preceding conception.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study conducted in fifteen Dublin teaching practices.
- Data collected via self-completed or researcher-administered questionnaires based on the WHO's AUDIT instrument.
- Recruitment of pregnant women during antenatal visits.
Main Results:
- A significant reduction in alcohol intake and binge drinking was observed during pregnancy compared to the pre-conception year (p < 0.001).
- Over 97% of pregnant women consumed alcohol no more than weekly; nearly two-thirds abstained completely.
- Current alcohol use in pregnancy is markedly lower than in previous Irish studies.
Conclusions:
- Primary care settings are effective for researching alcohol use during pregnancy.
- Alcohol consumption among pregnant women in Ireland has substantially decreased compared to historical data.
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