摘要：Introduction. Deficiency of folic acid (FA) has been identified as a risk factor for neuraltube defects (NTDs) as well as other congenital anomalies. Thus, periconceptional folatesupplementation is recommended for all women planning to get pregnant.Methods. We conducted a KAP (knowledge, attitude, practice) survey to investigatethe use of FA and its appropriateness. The survey included a sample of 562 women whodelivered in the Lazio region between 2013 and 2014. Two logistic regression analyseswere performed to evaluate the association between the characteristics of participatingwomen and both the information received on FA intake and its use.Results. The prevalence of periconceptional FA assumption was 19.4% although 82.2%of the interviewed women had planned their pregnancies.Conclusions. It shows that more periconceptional counseling is needed to increasewomen’s awareness on the opportunity of FA supplementation.
关键词：folic acid; pregnancy; neural tube defects; KAP survey
