Different experiences of weight management and physical activity during pregnancy - a qualitative study of women and healthcare professionals in Australia.
Catherine R Knight AgarwalMichelle MinehanBridget CockburnSophie CashelMonica Yuri TakitoPublished in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2023)
Pregnant women expressed gaps in lifestyle-related knowledge and education being provided by health professionals. In turn, health professionals expressed difficulty discussing sensitive topics such as weight with pregnant women and had limited knowledge of pregnancy-specific physical activity guidelines. The themes generated by this study may form the foundation for further research to inform clinical policy and practice regarding advice in antenatal care.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- pregnant women
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- body mass index
- quality improvement
- weight loss
- mental health
- sleep quality
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- primary care
- public health
- preterm birth
- metabolic syndrome
- palliative care
- cardiovascular disease
- clinical practice
- adipose tissue
- pain management
- living cells