The perspectives of obese women receiving antenatal care: Abstract from the Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference

Cathy Knight-Agarwal; Lauren Williams; Deborah Davis; Rachel Davey

Abstract

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing amongst women of child bearing age with approximately 35% of Australian women aged 25–34 years classified as either overweight or obese. Maternal obesity has implications for both mother and baby including increased health risks from gestational hypertensive disorders, caesarean section and stillbirth. Despite the increasing prevalence of maternal obesity little is known of the experiences of these women within the health care system. The aim of this research was to investigate the views and attitudes of pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥30 kg/m2 receiving antenatal care. A qualitative study using individual interviews was undertaken at a large teaching hospital in south eastern Australia.

Original language	English
Pages	30-30
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 5 May 2014
Event	Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 15 May 2014 → 17 May 2014

Conference

Conference	Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Brisbane
Period	15/05/14 → 17/05/14

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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The perspectives of obese women receiving antenatal care: Abstract from the Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference. / Knight-Agarwal, Cathy; Williams, Lauren; Davis, Deborah et al.
2014. 30-30 Abstract from Dietitians Association of Australia 31st National Conference, Brisbane, Australia.

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