Predictive value of alcohol use questionnaires for adverse pregnancy outcomes: Evidence from a Finnish birth cohort

Key Points

• This research examines the effectiveness of alcohol use questionnaires in predicting adverse outcomes in pregnancy.
• Analyzed responses from a Finnish birth cohort
• Compared AUDIT-4 with the full AUDIT
• Assessed risky alcohol use and preterm birth risk
• AUDIT-4 is comparable to full AUDIT in identifying risky alcohol use
• Recurrent heavy episodic drinking is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes
• Targeted counseling shows promise for reducing risks

Abstract