Maternal Health, Behaviors, Beliefs, and Related Interconception Care
| Characteristic | Respondents, % |
|---|---|
| Depression | |
| History of depression (ever) | 19.1 |
| History of other psychiatric condition | 12.7 |
| History of depression since index child’s birth | 59.0 |
| Depression screening performed | 16.1 |
| Depression addressed (if depressed since index child’s birth) | 75.3 |
| Folic acid | |
| Not currently using folic acid supplement | 58.1 |
| Folic acid use addressed | 44.4 |
| Smoking | |
| Currently smoking | 24.5 |
| Smoking addressed (if currently smoking) | 80.3 |
| Family planning | |
| Pregnant since index child’s birth | 16.8 |
| Currently using contraception | 73.7 |
| Family planning addressed | 70.6 |
| Health beliefs | |
| “I believe that my health affects the health of my children and children from future pregnancies.” | 82.9 |
| “I am willing to take advice about my health that affects my children from my child’s doctor.” | 94.7 |