Course and prediction of body image dissatisfaction during pregnancy: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During pregnancy, women`s bodies undergo rapid changes in body weight and body size within a relatively short period of time. Pregnancy may therefore be associated with an increased vulnerability for the development of body image dissatisfaction that has been linked to adverse health outcomes for mother and child. The present study aims to examine changes in body image during pregnancy as well as predictors of body image dissatisfaction. This is the first study using a tailored, multidimensional measure of body image especially developed for the pregnant population.

Methods

A prospective longitudinal design with a quantitative approach was applied. Healthy pregnant women (N = 222) were assessed using standardized instruments at two time points (T1: 18th-22th week

SUBMITTER: Linde K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9487034 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature