Folic Acid and Neural Tube Defects: Increasing Knowledge Among Lay Educators

Lay educators interested in conducting programs on folic acid and the prevention of neural tube defects (NTDs) were invited to a I-day workshop. Knowledge about folic acid, NTDs, and pregnancy was assessed before and at the end of the workshop through pre- and post-surveys. Respondents (n = 57) sign...

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Published inJournal of family and consumer sciences Vol. 95; no. 4; p. 76
Main Authors Anding, Jenna D, Robinson, Sharon F, Peggy Van Laanen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alexandria American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences 01.11.2003
Subjects
Congenital Impairments
Medical disorders
Nutrition
Pregnancy
Vitamin B
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Summary:Lay educators interested in conducting programs on folic acid and the prevention of neural tube defects (NTDs) were invited to a I-day workshop. Knowledge about folic acid, NTDs, and pregnancy was assessed before and at the end of the workshop through pre- and post-surveys. Respondents (n = 57) significantly increased overall knowledge as a result of the workshop; however, a single experience was not sufficient to increase knowledge in specific areas. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1082-1651
2331-5369