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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)

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01.06.2014 | Original Article

Alcohol consumption in pregnancy: results from the general practice setting

verfasst von: A. Ní Shúilleabháin, J. Barry, A. Kelly, F. O’Kelly, C. Darker, T. O’Dowd

Erschienen in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Ausgabe 2/2014

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Abstract

Background

There is no established safe level of alcohol consumption in pregnancy. Studies from Ireland have consistently shown lower abstention and higher binge drinking rates in pregnancy than other countries, indicating a high potential for foetal alcohol-related disorders. There has been little research on alcohol in pregnancy in primary care.

Aims

To determine the prevalence of alcohol consumption amongst pregnant women attending their GP for antenatal care, and to compare this to use in the year prior to conception.

Methods

Prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in fifteen teaching practices in the greater Dublin area. Women were recruited at their antenatal visits. Data were gathered by self-completed questionnaire in the practice, or researcher-administered telephone questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on the AUDIT, a WHO-validated data collection instrument designed for use in primary care.

Results

Two hundred and forty valid questionnaires were returned (80 % recruitment rate). Alcohol intake and binge drinking levels were much lower during pregnancy compared to the year prior to pregnancy (p < 0.001). There was a marked reduction in the prevalence of alcohol use in pregnancy compared to previous research. Over 97 % drink no more than once a week, including almost two-thirds of women who abstain totally from alcohol in pregnancy. Non-pregnant Irish women drink alcohol more frequently, and with higher rates of binge drinking, than women of other nationalities.

Conclusions

Primary care is a suitable setting to research alcohol use in pregnancy. Alcohol use in pregnancy in Ireland has decreased markedly compared to previous research from this jurisdiction.

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Titel: Alcohol consumption in pregnancy: results from the general practice setting
verfasst von: A. Ní Shúilleabháin
J. Barry
A. Kelly
F. O’Kelly
C. Darker
T. O’Dowd
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2014
Verlag: Springer London
Erschienen in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Ausgabe 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Elektronische ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-013-0996-9

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