Requests for support by pregnant women with eating disorder symptoms: a systematic literature review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the peripartum period, four to 13 percent of women may be affected by eating disorders (ED). Previous reviews of qualitative studies in pregnant women with ED have mainly focused on the women's experiences during pregnancy and not on their expressed needs. This systematic review aimed to identify which types of support were requested by pregnant women with ED.

Methods

The review was conducted in accordance with the "Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research" (ENTREQ) guidelines. Search for studies published between 1/1 2011- 14/3 2023 and 14/3 2023-9/1 2025, were performed in the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo and Scopus. Studies were included if (1) the study population was pregnant women with ED symptoms /ED/

SUBMITTER: Brundin Pettersson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature