Assessing Folic Acid in High-Risk Pregnancy for Neural Tube Defects

Evaluating Folic Acid Awareness and Usage in High-Risk Pregnant Women for Neural Tube Defects

Aim of this study is to investigate and statistically reveal the prevalence and awareness of folic acid usage in pregnant women who have at least one of the risk factors for neural tube defects, to express the level of knowledge of the determined population on this subject and to present ideas to increase awareness in the society.

Inclusion Criteria:

• over 18 years
• Under 45 years of age
• Having at least one of the risk factors for neural tube defects (family history, MTHFR gene mutation, birth defect with aneuploidy, history of GDM or known DM) for Case Group.
• Singleton pregnant women

Exclusion Criteria:

• under 18 years old
• Above 45 years old
• Multiple pregnancies