[Care in pregnancy, labor, and during the puerperium in Italy].
In 1995-96 a KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) survey on care during pregnancy, delivery and in the post-natal period was carried out in Italy by the National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità). A sample of 9004 women was interviewed in 13 regions within two months of the delivery. Care during pregnancy was generally at a good standard, but with an excessive use of some medical procedures. The level of knowledge was often low and some non-invasive but effective methods for preventing negative outcomes were not widely adopted. Many women were ill informed about the procedures to which they were subjected and their degree of satisfaction was often low. In general, a wide geographic variability and a lack of continuity in pre- and post-natal care were observed.
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Laboratorio di Epidemiologia e Biostatistica, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma.
Spinelli
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Grandolfo
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Baglio
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Andreozzi
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Pediconi
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Salinetti
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D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D016015:Logistic Models; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors