The physical-mental health interface during pregnancy planning

C. Tosh, K. Kavanagh, A. Flynn, S. White, R. Catalao, C. Wilson

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Abstract

Introduction
The physical and mental health of women prior to conception can have a significant impact on pregnancy and child outcomes. Given the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, the aim of this analysis was to explore the relationship between mental health, physical health and health behaviour in women planning a pregnancy.

Objectives
To investigate the association between indices of physical and mental health in a large population of women in the UK planning a pregnancy.

Methods
Responses to a preconception health digital education tool provided data on the physical and mental health and health behaviour of 131,182 women planning pregnancy. Logistic regression was used to explore associations between mental health and physical health variables. Multiple imputation by chained equations was implemented to handle missing data.

Results
There was evidence for an association between physical and mental health conditions (OR 2.22; 95% CI 2.14, 2.3). There was also an association between having a mental disorder and physical inactivity (OR 1.14; 95% CI 1.11, 1.18), substance misuse (OR 2.4; 95% CI 2.25, 2.55) and less folic acid use (OR 0.89; 95% CI 0.86,0.92).

Conclusions
There is a need for greater integration of physical and mental healthcare for women in the preconception period, which could support women, including those who wish to conceive, to optimise their health during this time.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S104-S104
Number of pages1
JournalEuropean Psychiatry
Volume65
Issue numberS1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2022

Keywords

  • preconception
  • pregnancy
  • health behavior
  • mental disorder

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