PregNut survey: knowledge, attitude, and practices of midwives regarding plant-based diets during pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant-based diets (PBD) are gaining global popularity, yet there is limited research on the experiences of pregnant women adhering to these diets. This study employed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) framework to assess midwives' readiness in managing the growing plant-based trend in Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ).

Methods

A cross-sectional, online-administered survey was developed in collaboration with midwifery academics, and was presented in three sections: knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards nutrition in general, towards PBD during pregnancy, and practice information. Questions included Likert-style, free text responses, and check boxes. Currently practising lead maternity carer midwives in NZ were invited to participate, primarily via an email

SUBMITTER: McLeod SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11992750 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature