ReviewJournal of advanced nursing2025
Preconception Care: A Concept Analysis of an Evolving Paradigm.
Review in Journal of advanced nursing, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effects of Age, Season, and Pregnancy History on Vitamin D Status in Women Seeking Preconception Care.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- Perspectives on preconception care in Ethiopia: Social, cultural, and structural determinants.PloS one · 2026Article
- Preconception Care and Genetic Screening: A Global Review and Strategic Perspectives for Implementation in Bulgaria.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Optimizing pre-conception care in South Asia.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2025Article
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5 authors.
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Abstract
AIM(S): To clarify the concept of preconception care and develop a precise and inclusive definition to improve its implementation and impact on reproductive health outcomes.
designThis concept analysis paper employs Rodgers' evolutionary method to analyse the concept of preconception care, examining its historical evolution, attributes, antecedents and consequences.
methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases such as Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scopus, MEDLINE and Google Scholar, covering publications from 2012 to 2024. Data extraction involved identifying surrogate and related terms, attributes, antecedents and consequences of preconception care. A total of 1520 publications were retrieved, with 166 meeting eligibility criteria. Using systematic random sampling, 40 articles were selected for in-depth analysis.
resultsThe analysis revealed that preconception care encompasses several attributes: period-related (biological, individual, public health and intergenerational), target population-related (individual, public and intergenerational) and pathway-related (universal, targeted and comprehensive). Antecedents include desires for a healthy baby and family planning decisions. Consequently, it improves pregnancy outcomes and health equity and enhances community and intergenerational health. The proposed operational definition highlights preconception care as a proactive strategy to optimise health before pregnancy through targeted and inclusive interventions.
conclusionPreconception care is a dynamic and multifaceted process that extends from immediate preconception periods to long-term health considerations. Addressing diverse needs and effectively improving health outcomes requires a tailored approach considering individual, public and intergenerational perspectives. IMPLICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONS AND PATIENT CARE: A transparent and inclusive definition of preconception care will enable healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to deliver more effective, culturally sensitive and equitable care. It will support advocacy for policy changes, resource allocation and educational initiatives to enhance preconception health. IMPACT: Addressing preconception care's complexities and diverse needs will foster a more comprehensive understanding and implementation of preconception care, ultimately improving reproductive health outcomes and promoting health equity across generations. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: As this concept analysis was derived from published articles, patients or the public were not involved in the study's design, conduct or reporting.
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