Knowledge and attitudes regarding preconception care in a predominantly low-income Mexican American population.

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine knowledge and attitudes regarding preconception care in a low-income Mexican American population.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional survey of 305 reproductive-age women at an urban public hospital.

Results: The sample was mostly Hispanic (88%) and pregnant (68%); 35% had not completed high school.