Analysis of Factors on the Drinking Behavior among Korean Pregnant Women

Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to investigate the drinking behavior of Korean pregnant women in 2017 and to compare the changes of drinking status with the results of the research conducted in 1997 and 2008. Methods Pregnant women at one obstetrics and gynecology hospital and one university hospital were the subjects of the study. They were filled out questionnaire. Results The rate of positive responses to CAGE increased 16.0% in 2008 and 16.3% in 2017 compared to 11.8% in 1997 (P = 0.046). Blackout history rate was keep increasing from 1997 to 2017 (8.8% versus 27.7% versus 36.3%, P < 0.001). The rate of family history of alcohol was nearly doubled in 2017 (30.3%) compared to 1997 (17.6%) and 2008 (16.3) (P < 0.001). The rate of pregnant women who drink alcohol during pregnancy decreased from 57.5% in 1997 to 39.5% in 2008 and decreased to 25.6% in 2017 (P < 0.001). The rate of pregnant women who drink alcohol after knowing the pregnancy was decreased in 2017 (6.9%) compared to 2008 (23.5%) (P < 0.001). Conclusion According to the results of the study in 2017, the rate of pregnant women who drink alcohol after pregnancy was decreased compared to 1997 and 2008. However drinking behavior severity has increased in 2017.

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Educational Effects of a Tailored Leaflet Addressing Drinking during Pregnancy

Clinical Medicine Insights Reproductive Health ◽

10.4137/cmrh.s13461 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. CMRH.S13461 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Natsumi Toyama ◽

Noriko Sudo

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome ◽

Drinking Behavior ◽

Health Centers ◽

Drinking Alcohol ◽

Fetal Alcohol ◽

Before And After ◽

Municipal Health

Objective To examine the educational effects of a tailored leaflet on current drinking behavior, thoughts about drinking alcohol during pregnancy, and knowledge of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) among pregnant women. Design Intervention. Participants We recruited pregnant women who were participating in maternity classes held at five municipal health centers in Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo in Japan. Methods Questionnaires were administered before and after distribution of either a tailored or a non-tailored leaflet and again after the women delivered their babies. Results More women read the non-tailored leaflet than the tailored one; this was because they felt they could read the non-tailored leaflet immediately. As for educational effects, the tailored leaflet was not superior to the non-tailored one in changing the women's behavior, thoughts, or knowledge. Conclusion It is more important for health education leaflets to seem easy to read in terms of volume than to be tailored.

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Overall health and drinking behavior among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Korea

Epidemiology and Health ◽

10.4178/epih.e2019036 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

pp. e2019036

Author(s):

Eun Gyeong Kim

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Dental Health ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Drinking Behavior ◽

National Guidelines ◽

Chi Square ◽

Medical Needs ◽

Community Health Survey ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Unmet Medical Needs

OBJECTIVES: The study was to conduct a comparative assessment of drinking behaviors and overall health among pregnant and breastfeeding women.METHODS: This study used data collected from the Korean Community Health Survey in 2015. Data obtained from 2,156 pregnant or breastfeeding women were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the t-test, the chi-square test, and the Pearson correlation coefficient.RESULTS: Current drinking and alcohol consumption were higher among pregnant women than among breastfeeding women. Depression was twice as common among breastfeeding women than among pregnant women, and stress was much higher among breastfeeding women as well. Breastfeeding women also had lower subjective dental health and more unmet medical needs than pregnant women.CONCLUSIONS: Although pregnant women were in better overall health than breastfeeding women, many of them were unable to stop drinking, which is a risky and adverse health behavior that negatively affects maternal and fetal health. In order to reduce drinking among pregnant and breastfeeding women, it is necessary to develop a tailored, standardized educational program and national guidelines.

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