The preconception health status of nongravid women aged 18 to 45 years in Arima, Trinidad: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Preconception care (PCC) is the term used for activities and interventions designed to address and prevent problems related to pregnancy, the neonatal period and childhood. This study assessed maternal health status prior to conception in Trinidad by means of a screening tool, physical measurements, and laboratory samples.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among women aged 18-45 years at a primary care centre in Arima, Trinidad.