Information For Women Research Articles

Women utilisation, needs and satisfaction with postnatal follow-up care in Oman: A cross-sectional survey

BackgroundIn Oman, there is a lack of data on utilisation, needs and women's satisfaction with care and information provided during postnatal follow-up period. AimTo investigate postnatal follow-up care utilisation and women's needs; level of postnatal information received and satisfaction with services. MethodsA purposive sample of women (n = 500), recruited in the immediate postnatal period at one metropolitan and one regional birthing hospital in Oman. An electronic survey link was sent to participants at 6–8 weeks postnatally. Quantitative variables were analysed as frequencies and chi-squared test. ResultsA total of 328 completed surveys were received; a response rate of 66 %. Most respondents were located in the metropolitan area (n = 250) and between 20 and 39 years (n = 308). Utilisation was low as women reported no need or no benefit in attending. Women's information needs were not sufficiently met by HCPs, requiring women to seek information from family and the internet to meet their needs. Satisfaction with services was mostly neither satisfied nor dissatisfied (30 %) or satisfied (30 %). ConclusionPostnatal follow-up care utilisation in both metropolitan and regional areas is less than optimal and not utilised as there was no advice to attend or no appointment date/time given, no benefit experienced previously, no need and information needed sourced from family or the internet. The information provided by postnatal follow-up care consumers can be used to enhance service delivery, inform future updates to the national maternity care guidelines, and provides a baseline for future evaluation and research.

6301070 What Women Want (To Know) – Exploring women's information needs prior to elective caesarean section

6301070 What Women Want (To Know) – Exploring women's information needs prior to elective caesarean section

Healthcare professionals' experiences of caring for women with false-positive screening test results in the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme.

Understanding healthcare professionals' (HCPs) experiences of caring for women with false-positive screening test results in the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) is important for reducing the impact of such results. Interviews were undertaken with 12 HCPs from a single NHSBSP unit, including advanced radiographer practitioners, breast radiographers, breast radiologists, clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and a radiology healthcare assistant. Data were analysed thematically using Template Analysis. Two themes were produced: (1) Gauging and navigating women's anxiety during screening assessment was an inevitable and necessary task for all participants. CNSs were perceived as particularly adept at this, while breast radiographers reported a lack of adequate formal training. (2) Controlling the delivery of information to women (including amount, type and timing of information). HCPs reported various communication strategies to facilitate women's information processing and retention during a distressing time. Women's anxiety could be reduced through dedicated CNS support, but this should not replace support from other HCPs. Breast radiographers may benefit from more training to emotionally support recalled women. While HCPs emphasised taking a patient-centred communication approach, the use of other strategies (e.g., standardised scripts) and the constraints of the 'one-stop shop' model pose challenges to such an approach. During the study design, two Patient and Public Involvement members (women with false-positive-breast screening test results) were consulted to gain an understanding of patient perspectives and experiences of being recalled specifically in the NHSBSP. Their feedback informed the formulations of the research aim, objectives and the direction of the interview guide.

The Effect of Women's E-literacy on Appearance Anxiety in the Information Age

In the information age, the development of social media has brought convenience to people's lives, but it has also had some negative impacts on people's mental health. Especially for women, society's emphasis on appearance and the popularity of electronic media have made women's appearance anxiety increasingly serious. This paper aims to explore the alleviating effect of women's electronic literacy on their appearance anxiety in the information age and provide strategies for improving electronic literacy by strengthening electronic literacy education. This paper argues that the lack of electronic literacy, such as online disinformation and women's weak information screening ability, leads to women's appearance anxiety. Based on this, this paper suggests that the cultivation of women's information ability should be strengthened, and the e-literacy of the whole society should be improved by improving the education system. At the same time, all components of society, such as online platforms, should enhance their sense of social responsibility on the Internet and build a fresh and upward network environment.

결혼이주여성의 디지털 정보 활용 역량, 사회자본, 삶의 만족도 관계

The purpose of this study is to verify the mediating effect of social capital in the relationship between marriage immigrant women's digital information utilization capabilities and life satisfaction. To achieve this research objective, the responses of 563 women among marriage immigrants in the “2022 Digital Information Gap Survey” data were used using SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 24.0 statistical packages, with digital information utilization capabilities as the independent variable and life satisfaction as the dependent variable. It was set to . In addition, the hypothesis was tested using a structural equation model using social capital, which is expected to play a mediating role in their relationship, as a mediating variable. As a result, first, the impact of marriage immigrant women's digital information utilization capabilities on life satisfaction was not statistically significant. Second, marriage immigrant women's ability to use digital information had a positive effect on social capital. Third, the social capital of married immigrant women was found to have a positive (+) effect on life satisfaction. Fourth, as a result of confirming statistical significance through bootstrapping of the impact of digital information utilization capabilities on life satisfaction through social capital, the confidence interval did not include 0 and was statistically significant. As a result, it was confirmed that marriage immigrant women's social capital fully mediated the relationship between their digital information utilization capabilities and life satisfaction. Based on these research results, practical and policy efforts to improve the life satisfaction of married immigrant women were suggested.

Unveiling the economic impact of information sharing through storytelling: Testimonies of business women at the American corner in Mzuzu City, Malawi

Women living in the urban area of Mzuzu City in Malawi, spend most of their lives operating small and medium business enterprises to sustain their daily livelihood, however, the role of information sharing as a catalyst for economic empowerment among businesswomen, has not played its pivotal role. The women lack information on how to start a new business, find capital, markets and boost their business among others. These challenges can be addressed by equipping the women with relevant information through storytelling. The study investigates the power of information sharing through storytelling to unveil its role in economic empowerment among businesswomen in Mzuzu City, Malawi. The study aimed to establish business women's information needs, how storytelling has been used to share business information among them, and the benefits of story sharing as a strategy for information sharing among businesswomen in Mzuzu. The study used the qualitative approach where focus group discussions were used to collect data. Data collected was analysed through content analysis, and findings were presented using themes. Findings revealed that women running small businesses in Mzuzu need information on how to start a business, business capital, markets and profit margins expected. The study revealed that through sharing experiences of business stories, women encouraged one another to get business information in their area. For instance, participants reported that storytelling has enabled women to build networks and partnerships where they exchange business information. Through storytelling, businesswomen have discovered new business ventures and developed a resilient spirit as they learn from one another. The study recommends that libraries should consider designating spaces where communities can meet to share information to meet their basic information needs; libraries should consider having special storytelling programmes where communities share stories about issues affecting them in their daily lives; and finally, libraries should heighten awareness of the benefits of storytelling as a strategy for sharing information among people of similar interests.

결혼이주여성의 디지털 정보화 역량이 일상생활 만족도에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study is to verify the mediating effect of digital information self-efficacy in the relationship between marriage immigrant women's digital information capabilities and their daily life satisfaction. The responses of 563 marriage immigrant women from the marriage immigrant data from the ‘2022 Digital Information Gap Survey’ were used for analysis. A structural equation model was analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 24.0, with marital immigrant women's daily life satisfaction as the dependent variable, digital information competency as the independent variable, and digital information self-efficacy as the parameter. As a result of the analysis, first, marriage immigrant women's digital information capabilities had a positive (+) effect on their daily life satisfaction. Second, marriage immigrant women's digital information capabilities had a positive effect on their digital information self-efficacy. Third, marriage immigrant women's self-efficacy in digital information technology had a positive impact on their daily lives. Fourth, it was found that digital information self-efficacy partially mediated the effect of marriage immigrant women's digital information capabilities on their daily life satisfaction. Based on the research results, practical and policy implications were suggested for increasing satisfaction with married immigrant women's daily lives through improving digital information capabilities and digital information self-efficacy.

Household welfare outcomes of access to and use of agricultural radio broadcast by women cocoa farmers in Tepa district, Ghana

Ghanaian women play a significant part in the country's agricultural marketing, processing and production, yet the gender information gap is severe. This survey aimed to evaluate women's access to and use of agriculture radio broadcasts in the Ashanti Region's Tepa district, Ghana. A descriptive research design and quantitative research method were employed, with a sample size of 300 determined using Cochran's formula. The results indicate that women cocoa farmers have high access to and use cocoa-related information through radio broadcasts. Socio-economic factors such as age, ownership of radio sets, cooperative membership, farm size, and land tenure system significantly affect women's level of access and use of cocoa-related information from radio broadcasts. Women cocoa farmers who utilize the information received from radio broadcasts have improved their household welfare; income, productivity, and livelihood assets. Poor radio signals, lack of finance, and inconvenient broadcast times for women farmers were found to be the most severe constraints. To improve women's household welfare, government agencies should pay more attention to women's information needs.

Women's Information Needs and Educational Preferences Regarding Lung Cancer Screening.

Background: Physicians are less likely to discuss lung cancer screening (LCS) with women, and women have lower awareness of LCS availability. The objective of this qualitative study was to determine information needs, patient-provider communication barriers, and preferences for LCS education among women. Materials and Methods: Eight semistructured qualitative focus groups were conducted with 28 self-identified women meeting LCS eligibility criteria. Participants were recruited through a large health system, from a community-based LCS program, and through a national online database between October 2020 and March 2021. Focus groups were led by a trained moderator via Zoom. Audio recordings were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis by investigators. Results: LCS decision-making influences included: (1) Health care provider recommendation; (2) Self-advocacy; (3) Insurance coverage and cost; (4) Family; and (5) Interest in early detection. Participants preferred video and print materials, available at physician's office or shared by physician, without scare tactics or shaming about smoking, use clear language, with diverse participants and images. Preferred content focused on: (1) Benefits of early detection; (2) Lung cancer definition, statistics, and risk factors; (3) Benefits of quitting smoking; (4) Demonstration or explanation of how LCS is done; and (5) Availability of other tests and potential harms of screening. Conclusion: Women in our study had limited awareness of LCS and their eligibility and wanted recommendation and support for LCS from their health care providers. We identified addressable information needs about lung cancer and the screening process that can be used to improve LCS uptake in women and shared decision-making processes.

Modified CMIS Factors Predicting Chinese Women's Mental Health Information Seeking in Douyin

The popularity of Douyin (known as TikTok overseas) could provide additional mental health information services to Chinese women. However, the factors that influence women to seek mental health information services in Douyin are still understudied. The study applied the Comprehensive Model of Information Seeking (CMIS) to Chinese women's mental health information seeking behaviors on Douyin to examine this. The study used a questionnaire (N=505), and the data analysis was conducted using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). SmartPLS 4.0 was the primary data analysis technology. Results showed that direct experience, beliefs, salience, and characteristics of mental health information could significantly affect the utility of mental health information on Douyin. In addition, utility, social support, and characteristics directly affect Chinese women's mental health information seeking. Moreover, utility partially mediates the relationship between direct experience, beliefs, salience, characteristics, and mental health information seeking. Rather than targeting specific diseases or pan-health information, this study demonstrates the possibility of applying CMIS to mental health information seeking. This insight could contribute to Douyin and government health interventions to better meet the mental health information needs of Chinese women.

Evidence-informed development of women-focused cardiac rehabilitation education

BackgroundDespite their differential risk factor burden, context and often different forms of heart disease, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs generally do not provide women with needed secondary prevention information specific to them. Objectiveto co-design evidence-informed, theory-based comprehensive women-focused education, building from Health e-University's Cardiac College for CR. MethodsA multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder steering committee (N = 18) oversaw the four-phase development of the women-focused curriculum. Phase 1 involved a literature review on women's CR information needs and preferences, phase 2 a CR program needs assessment, phase 3 content development (including determining content and mode, assigning experts to create the content, plain language review and translation), and phase 4 will comprise evaluation and implementation. In phase 2, a focus group was conducted with Canadian CR providers; it was analyzed using Braun and Clarke's iterative approach. ResultsNineteen providers participated in the focus group, with four themes emerging: current status of education, challenges to delivering women-focused education, delivery modes and topical resources. Results were consistent with those from our related global survey, supporting saturation of themes. Co-designed educational materials included 19 videos. These were organized across 5 webpages in English and French, specific to tests and treatments, exercise, diet, psychosocial well-being, and self-management. Twelve corresponding session slide decks with notes for clinicians were created, to support program delivery in CR flexibly. ConclusionWhile further evaluation is underway, these open-access CR education resources will be disseminated for implementation, to support women in reducing their risk of cardiovascular sequelae.

Content and quality of YouTube regarding women's health: a scoping review.

This scoping review investigated the content and quality of YouTube videos on women's health. A literature search of the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ERIC, and RISS databases was performed using the keywords "('youtube'/exp OR youtube OR 'social media'/ exp OR 'social media' OR (('social'/exp OR social) AND ('media'/exp OR media))) AND ('female health care' OR (('female'/exp OR female) AND ('health'/exp OR health) AND ('care'/exp OR care)))" from February 21 to 27, 2023. Peer-reviewed analytic studies in English or Korean that focused on women's health using YouTube were included. The review identified 21 articles that covered various themes related to women's health, such as breast cancer, urinary disease, sexual health, pelvic organ prolapse, the human papillomavirus vaccine, Papanikolaou smears, contraception, women's health information during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, obstetric epidural anesthesia, and placenta accreta. However, the overall quality of the content was low, inaccurate, unreliable, and misleading. This scoping review demonstrated that YouTube videos on women's health covered diverse topics, but the quality of the content needed improvement. More reliable and high-quality videos produced by academic institutes and healthcare professionals specializing in women's health are needed for social media to be usable as a reliable source of women's health information. The high number of views and shares received by the videos underscores the importance of providing accurate and reliable information on women's health.

Women's information needs about menopause: a cross-sectional survey in Norwegian general practice.

Research has indicated that providing women with information about menopause can improve their attitudes towards it and symptom experience. Nevertheless, information shared on the menopause is often arbitrary. To examine women's information needs about menopause, and understand if, when, and from whom they want information. A cross-sectional study was undertaken. A questionnaire survey was distributed to women in the waiting room of 54 general practice clinics in South-Eastern Norway in autumn 2022. Medical students recruited women in the clinic waiting rooms. A 1-page study-specific questionnaire was used, focusing on need for information about menopause. A multinominal logistic regression model was used to analyse the association between the desire for information and education level, country of birth, and menopausal status. A total of 625 women were included, with a mean age of 44.4 years (standard deviation [SD] 8.7). In all, 59% answered that they wanted information about menopause, and 81% of these wanted their GP to inform them, from a median age of 45 years. According to the women, only 10% of GPs had initiated a discussion on the menopause. Higher education was a predictor for wanting information. A main driver of information needs was to help oneself in the present and in the future. In all, 33% did not want information. The main reasons were that they already possessed sufficient information, would take menopause as it comes, were too young, or were already postmenopausal. The sex of the GP did not influence the results. Most women wanted information about menopause from their GP. The study emphasises the need for GPs to consider prioritising this discussion, and to keep up to date on recommendations and treatment options.

Psychological and sexual problems of cancer survivors.

To explore: 1) the unmet needs of breast cancer patients; 2) the sexual needs experienced by breast cancer survivors; 3) the experiences of cancer patients at the time of relapse, including the biopsychosocial- spiritual aspects of their experiences. Interpretative phenomenological qualitative research by conducting direct in-depth interviews with participants who met the inclusion criteria. Sample analyzed were breast cancer survivors who had experiences related to unmet needs (14 participants) or sexual problems (12 participants); adult cancer patients who experienced recurrences (10 participants). Themes identified for breast cancer patients with unmet needs were i) overcoming health problems in breast cancer survivors; ii) need to access the best health services; iii) women's unmet information needs concerning cancer treatment. For breast cancer survivors: i) information is needed to overcome sexual problems, ii) family support is needed to get sexual information, and iii) health care facilities need to provide sexual information. For patients experiencing recurrences: i) the reaction that occurs when receiving bad news; ii) efforts made during a relapse, iii) self-concept during a relapse. Health-related problems of breast cancer survivors, such as fatigue and fear of cancer recurrence, can lead them to have trouble with social relationships, question their spirituality, and struggle with sex and sexuality. Oncology nurses and other professionals need to be aware of the unmet needs of breast cancer survivors, especially in relation to resolving the sexuality issues of cancer survivors. Understanding of the experiences of patients with relapse of different types of cancer should be improved.

Professional Development of Women in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) Centres in Universities in Rivers State

Professional development of women in ICT is very crucial for sustainable development of a nation. However, the gender divide in terms of digital technologies has always been a problem. The aim of this study is to determine if women who work in University ICT centres in Rivers State are given the opportunity to develop themselves professionally. The study adopts the descriptive survey research design. The sample size constitutes twenty women from the three Universities in River State namely: University of Port Harcourt, River State University (RSU), and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUOE). The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire that assessed the professional development of women in ICT in terms of trainings attended, age and educational qualifications. The face and content validity of the questionnaire was determined by experts in ICT and the field of measurement and evaluation. The reliability of the questionnaire was analysed using the Cronbach alpha technique with an overall reliability of 0.83. The research questions were answered using simple percentages, mean and standard deviation. While the hypotheses were analysed using Chi square. Findings revealed that more of middle-aged women attend ICT training (ages 36-45), followed by younger women (ages 25 – 35) and then 46 above, gender does not significantly influence attendance to ICT trainings, but males and females attending ICT training is dependent on age. It is thus recommended that all women who work in ICT centres in Universities should be given equal opportunities to attend trainings for professional development irrespective of their age and educational qualifications.

MOTIVAÇÕES DE MULHERES AMAZÔNIDAS PARA TOMADA DE DECISÃO DO PARTO DOMICILIAR PLANEJADO

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the meanings attributed by Amazon women regarding their motivation grounds to choose planned home childbirth. Method: a research study of a qualitative nature. The study data collection tool consisted of semi-structured interviews with 20 Amazon women who underwent home childbirths between November 2021 and March 2022, through the Snowball Sampling recruitment technique. After data collection, the interviews followed the content analysis criteria. Results: it was observed that qualified information, support networks and groups produce motivation and a feeling for home childbirth, which contribute to breaking away from the hegemonic model in Obstetrics and, thus, to refusing unnecessary interventions resulting from the established medical knowledge that oftentimes culminates in obstetric violence. Safety also emerged as a central factor to experience home childbirth, such as feelings of freedom, courage and empowerment about their choices and wishes. Conclusion: there is convergence with the current demands on positive care regarding respect for women's choice, which, through support and information, are central aspects to ensure assistance according to Amazon women's expectations, in order to break away from the hegemonic model in obstetric care, as home childbirth effectively guarantees their will, which must be heard and respected.

A Plurality of Factors And Preferred Delivery Modes among Pregnant Women in Duhok City

Background: In many regions of the world, the rate of cesarean sections is increasing. In the absence of clear medical indications, an increase in women's requests for cesarean sections is cited as a potential reason. The study aimed to find out the factors that contribute to choosing the mode of delivery. Methods: A cross‑sectional descriptive study design was applied to 600 pregnant women who visited the Duhok Obstetrics and Gynecological Hospital in the Kurdistan region of Iraq from 1st October 2021 to 30th March 2022. A consecutive sampling method was used to select them. For data collection, a questionnaire was used that consisted of the women's socio-demographic information, obstetric data, and the factors influencing the choice of delivery mode. Descriptive data analysis was used to determine the sociodemographic and obstetrical characteristics, and the baby's, maternal, and social factors by frequency and percentage. Results: The favorite mode of delivery was vaginal delivery (94.2%), and the common factors affecting the choice of vaginal delivery were "health of the newborn" (99.6%) as a baby factor, followed by "fewer complications" (98.7%) as a maternal factor. The common factors that affected their choosing Cesarean section were "fetal distress" (57.1%) as a baby factor, maternal factors "worry about tearing of the perineum" (97.1%), and "fear of labor pain" (94.2%). Family members and friends were the main sources of information about vaginal delivery (97.5%) and cesarean section (82.8%) Conclusion: The prevalence of unnecessary cesarean sections can be decreased by increasing women's participation in childbirth education programs, and promoting and using new low-pain vaginal delivery techniques

Enhancing climate services design and implementation through gender-responsive evaluation

Assessing and responding to gender inequalities, and promoting women's empowerment, can be critical to achieving the goals of climate services, such as improved climate resilience, productivity, food security and livelihoods. To this end, our paper seeks to provide guidance to rural climate service researchers, implementing organizations, and funders on gender-responsive evaluation of climate services, including key questions to be asked and appropriate methodology. We draw on case studies of rural climate services in Mali, Rwanda and Southeast Asia to illustrate how gender-responsive evaluations have framed and attempted to answer questions about climate information needs, access to information and support through group processes, and contribution of climate services to empowerment. Evaluation of how group participatory processes can enable women's and men's demand for weather and climate information can help close knowledge gaps on gender equity in access to climate services. Quantitative methods can rigorously identify changes in demand associated with varying interventions, but qualitative approaches may be necessary to help assess the nuances of participatory communication processes. Furthermore, evaluation of how women's and men's information needs differ according to their roles and responsibilities in distinct climate-sensitive decisions can help assess gender inequities in climate services use. Evaluation that critically considers the local normative and institutional environment influencing empowerment can help identify pathways for climate services to contribute to women's empowerment. Qualitative and mixed method methodologies can be helpful for assessing the normative and institutional changes upon which empowerment depends. Although evaluations are often conducted too late to inform the design of time-bound projects, they can contribute to improvements to climate services if results are shared widely, if implementers and funders consistently factor evidence and insights from prior evaluations into the design of new initiatives, and if ongoing climate service initiatives conduct preliminary evaluations regularly to support mid-course adjustments.

Information needs during cancer care: Qualitative research with advanced cervical cancer patients in Brazil, China, Germany, and the US (496)

<b>Objectives:</b> Women diagnosed with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer (CC) seek information on their diagnosis, prognosis, & options for treatment. This study aimed to learn what information is valued & how it can best be delivered to these women during their cancer care journey. <b>Methods:</b> Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted in 2021 among women with advanced CC (diagnosed within two years) in Brazil (BR), China (CH), Germany (GER), & the US. This research elicited voices representing diverse demographic and socioeconomic groups. Interviews focused on assessing rational & emotional drivers, barriers, & overall motivation for information seeking. Transcripts were coded using NVivo qualitative analysis software to identify key themes that emerged from the data within & across countries. <b>Results:</b> We interviewed 98 women (25 in BR, 25 in CH, 20 in GER, & 28 in the US). Overall, women's information seeking on CC was motivated by individualized questions about etiology, best treatment, expected side effects, & prognosis. For women in CH, GER, & US, the main motivation was to understand treatment options, while in BR, it was to understand the prognosis and possibility of a cure. Women seeking information found success stories and information on treatment effectiveness, new treatments, & diet/exercise to be most meaningful. Women were discouraged by failing to find what they sought or finding overwhelming, incomprehensible, conflicting, negative, or unreliable information. Across countries, most women reported some negative feelings around information seeking; the anticipation of negative information led 13 women to avoid information seeking entirely. Some women described a desire to "focus on healing" versus becoming "scared" or "depressed" by information on outcomes, including recurrence, metastasis, and survival rate. The majority of women were assisted by others in their information seeking, primarily family members. In GER, too much confusing/ opposing information was the most common struggle; in CH & BR, difficulty finding specific & reliable information was most common; within the US, too much negative information predominated. <b>Conclusions:</b> This research suggests that resources & messaging for women with CC should be <i>(')</i> easy for women to find; <i>(2)</i> emphasizing success stories; <i>(3)</i> interpretable & credible to patients; <i>(4)</i> engaging to family/friends who provide support in information seeking and treatment decisions; <i>(5)</i> individualized to women's type/stage of CC. In particular, there is an unmet need for straightforward information on survival/prognosis presented in this manner. When women's information needs are met, they can feel empowered, informed, confident, & hopeful despite their cancer diagnosis.

Written information and health professionals are the information sources about alcohol use in pregnancy most often used by pregnant women.

Alcohol use in pregnancy remains common in Australia, despite national guidelines recommending that pregnant women abstain. The aims of this study were to investigate where pregnant women obtain information about alcohol use in pregnancy and the relationship between the information source used and women's demographic characteristics and alcohol use. In this cross-sectional survey of pregnant women attending public maternity services in the Hunter New England region (New South Wales), women were asked, 'Where did you get information to help you make decisions about alcohol use during pregnancy?'. The number and types of information sources were analysed using descriptive statistics. Associations between women's information sources, and their demographic characteristics and alcohol use in pregnancy were assessed using chi-square tests and logistic regression. Of 4511 pregnant women surveyed, 80.1% used at least one type of information source (range 0-5). Written/electronic information (45.4%), health providers (37.6%) and family/friends (19.5%) were the sources most reported. Higher use of written/electronic information, antenatal health providers and family/friends was associated with first pregnancy, younger age and higher education. The type of information source used was associated with alcohol use in pregnancy. Women who reported alcohol use were more likely to receive information from written/electronic sources. Almost 20% of women (older, multiparous [>1 pregnancy] and more highly educated) obtained no information regarding alcohol use in pregnancy. Antenatal providers should routinely provide information on alcohol use in pregnancy, including for women least likely to access available information.