Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy in reproductive age is associated with many threats. Preconception care has since been implemented to encourage wellbeing during conception and enhance pregnancy-related outcomes. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the degree of awareness, behaviors and activities relevant to preconception care among women attending prenatal care appointments. Methodology: A cross-sectional analysis undertaken at King Saud University Medical City from April to December 2020. A questionnaire was administered to 1135 respondents aged 18 to 45 years. The questionnaire consisted of four areas, evaluating socio-demographic data and awareness, perceptions and experience of preconception. Results: The mean (SD) behaviors, practice and awareness scores were [11.37(3.94%), 15.39 (2.12%)/and 10.13(2.30%)] respectively. Overall, 98.5 per cent of respondents had positive perceptions, 45.2 per cent had good methods and 51.9 per cent had good understanding of preconception treatment. Conclusion: The majority of women had moderate awareness and a neutral approach to preconception treatment. Educational intervention focused on a wellbeing belief paradigm is also suggested in order to enhance women's education and perceptions and establish preconception habits in these persons.