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Preconceptual counseling in the U.S.
(Archived Project)
Investigator (PI):
Performing Organization (PO): (Current): Battelle
Supporting Agency (SA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Epidemiology Program Office (EPO)
Initial Year: 1993
Final Year: 1995
Record Source/Award ID: CDC/93-5
Abstract: The objective of this study is to examine and assess the efficacy and effectiveness of preconceptual counseling in the U.S. The study will evaluate the potential that preconceptual care and counseling holds in improving population pregnancy outcomes and the benefits and costs of current counseling methods in a formal cost-benefit analysis.
MeSH Terms:
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Counseling /economics
    • /methods /standards
  • Family Planning Services /economics
    • /organization & administration /*standards
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • United States
Keywords:
  • research support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Country: United States
State: Virginia
Zip Code: 22201
UI: 95200040
Project Status: Archived