Dr. Shannon I Maloney, PhD

Preconception Screening

for Women

Sixteen years have passed since the Centers for Disease Control recommended routine preconception screening and counseling in primary care settings, yet time constraints and low preconception counseling adherence have prevented widespread uptake. This innovative, self-selected preconception screening tool encourages patients to be active participants in their own care and eliminates the time burden associated with typical preselected screening in clinics. This project will generate important knowledge about the promise of utilizing a patient-selected preconception screening tool to promote preconception health behavior change during routine medical encounters for women of reproductive age.