Determinants of changes in women's and men's eating behavior across the transition to parenthood: a focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the pregnancy and postpartum period, both women and men experience physiological and psychological changes, which may negatively impact their eating behavior. A clear understanding of determinants of changes in eating behavior during this period is needed to facilitate the development of targeted family-based interventions countering unfavorable dietary changes during this critical life period.

Methods

Thirteen focus group discussions targeting determinants of changes in eating behavior during pregnancy and postpartum were conducted, involving a total of 74 expecting and first-time parents. A semi-structured question guide was used to facilitate the discussions. An inductive thematic approach was used to derive main and sub-categories of determinants from t

SUBMITTER: Versele V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8276457 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature