The effectiveness of interventions on improving body image for pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body image dissatisfaction, leading to a variety of negative emotions and adverse pregnancy or birth outcomes. Studies on body image interventions for pregnant and postpartum women have been reported, yielding mixed results. Existing evidence lacks a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of body image interventions for pregnant and postpartum women.

Objective

The aim of this study was to systematically review interventions which aimed at improving body image during pregnancy and postpartum in women of childbearing age, and further to explore their effectiveness.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, SinoMed, CNKI, and Wanfang Database, to re

SUBMITTER: Shen MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380436 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature