Adherence to aspirin use during pregnancy among women at risk of preeclampsia: A cross‐sectional study

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2026 Open access

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Authors: Emma Swift, Sigurbjörg Anna Guðnadóttir, Eygló H. Haraldsdóttir, Hulda Hjartardóttir, Lilja Ó. Atladóttir, Helga Lára Helgadóttir, Larus Steinthor Gudmundsson, Rannveig Sigurvinsdóttir, Kristjana Hrönn Ásbjörnsdóttir, Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir
DOI: 10.1111/aogs.70281
Cited by: 1
References: 27

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Aspirin prevents severe preeclampsia, but its effectiveness depends on its use. Aspirin is recommended in pregnancy for women at risk of preeclampsia. However, evidence on prophylactic aspirin uptake and adherence is limited. The aim was to examine whether women at risk received recommendations to use aspirin and estimate the prevalence of inadequate adherence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional internet survey conducted in Iceland. Pregnancies were classified as low, moderate, and high risk for preeclampsia according to guidelines. The Morisky-Medicine-Adherence-Scale© (MMAS-8) was used to estimate adherence, classified as good (8 points), moderate (6-7.9), and inadequate (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Pregnancy and Medication Impact Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Publication details

Journal / source
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
105
Issue
9
Pages
1778–1788
Publication date
11 June 2026
Language
EN