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  • Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) pose a significant public health challenge.
  • Alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEPs) result from alcohol consumption combined with less effective pregnancy prevention.
  • Standard alcohol screening tools may miss individuals at risk for AEPs due to low-level alcohol use and contraceptive method choice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the prevalence of individuals at risk for AEPs within reproductive healthcare settings.
  • To examine the gap in alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) for individuals with combined risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of electronic health records from 11,567 individuals aged 18-49 in 2021.
  • Screening for alcohol use via the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, U.S. version (USAUDIT).
  • Assessment of pregnancy prevention method effectiveness (<88% efficacy).

Main Results:

  • 1595 individuals (13.8%) were identified as being at risk for AEPs but did not receive an alcohol-focused brief intervention (BI).
  • This group included individuals with some alcohol use but low-risk screening scores, and those using less effective contraception.
  • A subset of those screening positive on USAUDIT also used less effective contraception and did not receive a BI.

Conclusions:

  • Current systems need modification to simultaneously assess multiple risk behaviors like alcohol use and contraception effectiveness.
  • Alert systems are needed to notify providers when combined behaviors increase AEP risk.
  • Tailored BIs addressing risks of pregnancy prevention methods are crucial for enhancing AEP prevention services.