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Table 3 Maternal intentions following introduction of key facts about preterm birth and the evidence of omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the risk of preterm birth

From: Omega-3 fatty acids to prevent preterm birth: Australian pregnant women’s preterm birth awareness and intentions to increase omega-3 fatty acid intake

Intention

N (%)

Choose to take an omega-3 fatty acid supplement during pregnancy

410 (53.7)

Choose to change diet to increase omega-3 fatty acids from foods during pregnancy

273 (35.8)

Not make any changes to diet or supplement intake

80 (10.5)