Prenatal alcohol exposure before pregnancy awareness: a thematic analysis of online forum comments and misinformation
Online forums may provide a source of peer support to those who have consumed alcohol before pregnancy awareness but frequently spread misinformation about alcohol use in early pregnancy. Health professionals should ensure pregnant women have access to accurate information alongside appropriate support to reduce anxiety and avoid the spread of harmful misinformation.
Authors
- Youssouf Merouani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2692-9996)
- Cheryl McQuire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0127-8015)
- Angela Attwood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3696-4349)
- Julie Barnett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5740-0863)
- Luisa Zuccolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7049-3037)
- Nessie Felicia Frennesson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9010-0018)
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- University of Bristol (GB)
- Human Technopole (IT)
- University of Bath (GB)
- Medical Research Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1525004
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- University of Bristol
- Medical Research Council
- School for Public Health Research