Healthy weight services in England before, during and after pregnancy: a mixed methods approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal overweight and obesity are associated with numerous adverse outcomes including higher rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Overweight and obesity before, during and after pregnancy are therefore a significant public health priority in England. This project explored and mapped healthy weight service availability at different stages of the childbearing cycle.

Methods

A mixed methods approach included a questionnaire-based survey disseminated through Local Maternity Systems and semi-structured interviews or focus groups with providers and commissioners. Current maternal weight service provision was explored along with some of the barriers and facilitators for providing, delivering and accessing healthy weight services. Descriptive statistics

SUBMITTER: Fair F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7310438 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature