Preconception Care in International Settings

Objectives: This literature review briefly describes international programs, policies, and activities related to preconception care and resulting pregnancy outcomes. Methods: Electronic databases were searched and findings supplemented with secondary references cited in the original articles as well as textbook chapters, declarations, reports, and recommendations. Results: Forty-two articles, book chapters, declarations, and other published materials were reviewed. Policies, programs, and recommendations related to preconceptional health promotion exist worldwide and comprise a readily identifiable component of historic and modern initiatives pertaining to women's health, reproductive freedom, and child survival. Conclusions: The integration of preconception care services within a larger maternal and child health continuum of care is well aligned with a prevention-based approach to enhancing global health

Medical bulletin.

Mode of access: Internet.Title varies: 1946-1948, Medical bulletin; 1948-Aug. 1952, Medical bulletin of the European Command; Sept. 1952-1970, Medical bulletin of the U.S. Army, Europe.Issued Aug. 1946-Apr. 1947 by U.S. Army. Forces in the European Theater; May 1947-Apr. 1948 by U.S. Army. European Command. Office of the Chief Surgeon; May 1948-Aug. 1952 by U.S. Army. European Command. Medical Division; Sept. 1952-Oct. 1970 by U.S. Army. Europe; Nov. 1970-1989 by U.S. Army. Medical Command, 7th

Stanford University medical publications;

Reprints from various scientific periodicals.No. 1 issued without t.p.Reprints from various scientific periodicals.Mode of access: Internet