A Mixed‐Methods Study on Factors Influencing Prenatal Weight Gain in Ethnic‐Minority Women

Hackley, Barbara; Kennedy, Holly Powell; Berry, Diane; Melkus, Gail D’Eramo

doi:10.1111/jmwh.12170

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“…In addition, the women in this study did not eat foods that did not taste good to them, which is consistent with other studies that reported taste is an important factor in dietary choices . Women reported their taste preferences had changed during pregnancy, similar to women in other studies who were not interested in eating food that did not taste good to them; even if they thought they should for the baby …”

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confidence: 89%

“…These included sweet, spicy, savory, and fast foods. The tendency to crave such foods is consistent with the findings of other studies . Findings from a qualitative study of 21 African American women by Reyes et al were slightly different: The pregnant women in this study indicated they ate whatever they craved but also decreased their intake of fast food and nutrient poor foods because of their desire for a healthy newborn and in response to heartburn symptoms .…”

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confidence: 88%

“…9,10 Food cravings prompt women to select, rather than avoid, certain foods, and women tend to crave dairy and sweet foods, as well as salty and/or savory foods. 9,[11][12][13] Pregnant women have indicated that cravings and appetite directly influence their food choices. [10][11][12][13][14] Women sometimes crave unusual nonfood substances, called pica.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…9,[11][12][13] Pregnant women have indicated that cravings and appetite directly influence their food choices. [10][11][12][13][14] Women sometimes crave unusual nonfood substances, called pica. 15 It has also been found that food choices are strongly influenced by taste.…”

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The Dietary Choices of Women Who Are Low‐Income, Pregnant, and African American

Groth

Simpson²,

Fernandez³

2016

J Midwife Womens Health

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Women who are low income, African American, and pregnant could benefit from interventions targeting food cravings, taste, and appetite, and information about what constitutes a healthy diet. Cravings for calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods were a driver of dietary choice and potentially increased the risk of excessive gestational weight gain. The complexities of cravings, taste, and appetite that converge with limited funds, tight schedules, and a knowledge deficit of important dietary information are critical to consider when providing care to pregnant women from this population.

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confidence: 88%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Dietary Choices of Women Who Are Low‐Income, Pregnant, and African American

Groth

Simpson²,

Fernandez³

2016

J Midwife Womens Health

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“…Unfortunately, more than two thirds of pregnant women gain in excess of these recommended guidelines (Moore Simas et al, 2008). Most low-income women report not receiving advice on how much weight to gain during pregnancy (Hackley, Kennedy, Berry, & Melkus, 2014; Phelan et al, 2011). …”

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Improving Prenatal Care for Minority Women

Gennaro

Melnyk

O’Connor

et al. 2016

McN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing

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Since the inception of prenatal care in the early 1900s, the focus of care has been on risk reduction rather than on health promotion. Prenatal care began as individualized care, but more recently group prenatal care has been documented to be very successful in improving birth outcomes. For all women, an emphasis on improving health behaviors is important at this critical time while women are engaging regularly with the health care system. An emphasis on mental health promotion may decrease some of the disparities in birth outcomes that are well documented between minority and majority women, as minority women are known to experience increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Providing support for pregnant women and incorporating knowledge and skills through prenatal care may promote both physical and mental health in minority women.

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Overview of a new eHealth intervention to promote healthy eating and exercise in pregnancy: Initial user responses and acceptability

Carolan

Vasilevski

Nagle

et al. 2021

Internet Interventions

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Purpose The purpose of this project was to develop and evaluate an eHealth intervention to promote healthy lifestyle for pregnant women. The setting was a low socio-economic and multi-ethnic area in Melbourne, Australia. Methods This paper briefly describes the development of the eHealth intervention, which was aimed at a low level of literacy, and the evaluation of the intervention by pregnant women. A basic descriptive survey was undertaken to evaluate user friendliness, usefulness and acceptability of the intervention. Results The intervention was developed by a team of experts and forty pregnant women participated in the evaluation. Results indicated that participants found the intervention informative, useful and easy to navigate. They also identified some minor areas for improvement which will be addressed prior to proceeding to a formal controlled evaluation. Conclusion Results from this evaluation are encouraging and suggest that women found the intervention convenient, trustworthy and engaging. Most enjoyed navigating the website information. As such, it is likely to prove a useful support for delivering dietary and exercise information to pregnant women in the local low socio-economic area. Further formal evaluation will test the efficacy of the website in improving diet and exercise outcomes during pregnancy.

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A Mixed‐Methods Study on Factors Influencing Prenatal Weight Gain in Ethnic‐Minority Women

Abstract: Strategies identified in this study such as providing focused education directed at nonpregnant nulliparous women, stressing portion control, helping women better manage their cravings, and providing more pragmatic support and resources need to be explored in future research.

Cited by 11 publications

References 41 publications

The Dietary Choices of Women Who Are Low‐Income, Pregnant, and African American

The Dietary Choices of Women Who Are Low‐Income, Pregnant, and African American

Improving Prenatal Care for Minority Women

Overview of a new eHealth intervention to promote healthy eating and exercise in pregnancy: Initial user responses and acceptability

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