Intention to Engage in Alcohol Use during Pregnancy: The Role of Attitudes and Prototypes

There is no known risk-free level of alcohol use in pregnancy. Despite this, many still believe that occasional drinking is safe. To-date, there is limited evidence of the influences on women's decisions about low to moderate alcohol use in pregnancy.

Citation:
Fletcher TMD, Mullan B, Finlay-Jones A. Intention to Engage in Alcohol Use during Pregnancy: The Role of Attitudes and Prototypes. Subst Use Misuse. 2023

Keywords:
Prevention; health behavior; pregnancy; prenatal alcohol exposure

Abstract:
There is no known risk-free level of alcohol use in pregnancy. Despite this, many still believe that occasional drinking is safe. To-date, there is limited evidence of the influences on women's decisions about low to moderate alcohol use in pregnancy.