Computerized counseling for folate knowledge and use: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periconception folate supplementation significantly reduces the risk of neural-tube defects, but few U.S. women start folate supplementation before pregnancy, and the amount of clinician time available to counsel patients about folate is limited. This study evaluated whether computer-assisted counseling and the provision of free folate tablets increases women's knowledge and use of folate supplements.

Design

Randomized controlled trial; follow-up began 6 months after enrollment and was completed on average 7 months after enrollment.

Setting/participants

A total of 446 women, aged 18-45 years, were recruited from two urgent care clinics in San Francisco from March to July 2005 (data collection was completed in 2006; data were analyzed in 2007).

Interventi

SUBMITTER: Schwarz EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2593421 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature