Attitudes and beliefs in Swedish midwives and obstetricians towards obesity and gestational weight management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational weight interventions are important in maternity care to counteract adverse pregnancy events. However, qualitative findings indicate potential obstacles in the implementation of interventions due to the sensitivity of the subject and existing obesity stigma. Pregnant women have reported disrespectful or unhelpful communication, while some midwives seem to avoid the topic, as not to upset women. This descriptive study aimed to provide knowledge about maternity care providers' beliefs about obesity, and their attitudes towards gestational weight management.

Method

A web survey was emailed to Swedish maternity care clinics. Existing questionnaires, "Beliefs About Obese People" (BAOP), "Perceived weight bias in health care" and "Attitudes toward obese patie

SUBMITTER: Christenson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7712607 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature