Psychological impact of preconception counseling: assessment of anxiety before and during pregnancy.

de Weerd, S; van der Bij, A K; Braspenning, J C; Cikot, R J; Braat, D D; Steegers, E A

de Weerd, S; van der Bij, A K; Braspenning, J C; Cikot, R J; Braat, D D; Steegers, E A.

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de Weerd S; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Community Genet ; 4(3): 129-33, 2001.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14960904

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OBJECTIVE: Assessment of anxiety levels in women and men before and after preconception counseling and during the first trimester of pregnancy. METHODS: Couples were recruited from the fertility clinic of the University Medical Center Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Anxiety was assessed using the 40-item Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). RESULTS: 53 women and 51 men (74%) completed the STAI both before and after counseling. Anxiety levels did not change significantly after counseling or during the first trimester of pregnancy. 83.4% would recommend preconception counseling to others. CONCLUSION: Preconception counseling is valued by the majority of women and men and does not lead to adverse psychological effects.

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Community Genet Asunto de la revista: GENETICA MEDICA Año: 2001 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Países Bajos Pais de publicación: Suiza

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