Associations of Sociodemographic Factors With Clusters of Obesity-Risk Behaviours Among Pregnant Women in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal obesity-risk behaviours during pregnancy have a direct impact on the weight trajectory of their children. Targeting these behaviours may help improve birth outcomes and child health. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic factors associated with unhealthy dietary behaviours and insufficient physical activity in pregnant women.

Materials and methods

We undertook a cross-sectional secondary analysis using data from the Communicating Healthy Beginnings Advice by Telephone (CHAT) trial conducted in NSW, Australia in 2017-2019. Multiple logistic regression models were built to determine associations.

Results

A total of 1155 pregnant mothers attended antenatal clinics from 28 to 34 weeks gestation. Younger age (< 30 years, adjusted odds ratio [AOR

SUBMITTER: Sarofim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12723090 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature