Body Image in Adolescent Pregnancy

Zaltzman, Alina; Falcon, Bani Jadiel; Harrison, Megan

doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2014.06.003

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“…Adolescent mothers are at a greater risk of developing PPD because of multiple psychosocial issues, including poor social support (Verreault et al, 2014). Other risk factors for PPD that are unique to adolescent mothers include body dissatisfaction (Zaltzman, Falcon, & Harrison, 2015), substance use (Hipwell, Murray, Xiong, Stepp, & Keenan, 2016), negative feelings towards the pregnancy (Melzer-Brody, 2013), and social isolation from family and peers (Nunes & Phipps, 2013). In addition, adolescents differ from young adults in that they are cognitively immature and may lack the ability to think in abstract terms or anticipate future consequences of their actions (Cauffman et al, 2010).…”

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Patterns of Symptoms of Perinatal Depression and Stress in Late Adolescent and Young Adult Mothers

Torres¹,

Goyal²,

Burke-Aaronson³

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Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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Objective To compare symptoms of depression, maternal adjustment, and perceived stress in late adolescent and young adult mothers and to examine the patterns of these symptoms during the first 3 months after birth. Design Secondary analysis of existing longitudinal data. Setting San Francisco Bay Area with participants in their home environment Participants Ethnically diverse women who were expecting their first infants were recruited during the third trimester from childbirth education classes and antenatal clinics. The final sample included thirty-four participants in the late adolescent group (18–20 years) and 48 participants in the young adult group (21–24 years). Methods The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale was used to assess depression symptoms; the Maternal Adjustment and Maternal Attitudes Scale was used to assess maternal adjustment; and the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess perceived stress. Repeated measures ANOVA were used to examine changes over time in depression, maternal adjustment, and perceived stress scores. Results Compared to young adult participants, late adolescent participants had higher mean depression scores (F(1, 61) = 8.02, p = 0.006) and perceived stress scores (F(1, 62) = 9.45, p = 0.003) at all time points. Scores for maternal adjustment could not be compared because of the low internal validity of the instrument. Conclusions Results indicate that late adolescent mothers may have more symptoms of depression and stress in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period than young adult mothers. Clinicians in maternity and pediatric settings should be vigilant in screening for depression and stress in this vulnerable population during their transition to motherhood.

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Patterns of Symptoms of Perinatal Depression and Stress in Late Adolescent and Young Adult Mothers

Torres¹,

Goyal²,

Burke-Aaronson³

et al. 2017

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

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“…Although this study's primary focus was on eating and moving, weight and shape came up as related constructs throughout the interviews. This is important given young women's particular vulnerabilities including eating disorders (Harrison, Balasubramanaiam, Robinson & Norris, ), stigma and discrimination (Reid et al, ), stress (Spicer et al, ) and body image concerns (Hodgkinson, Smith, & Wittkowski, ; Zaltzman, Falcon, & Harrison, ), which may negatively affect mental health (Birkeland, Thompson, & Phares, ). Second, even for those professionals with high levels of self‐efficacy, behavioural change for young women was also said to be difficult because of the perceived impact of the broader social determinants of health (World Health Organisation, ) on young women's lives.…”

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Healthcare professionals’ views on supporting young mothers with eating and moving during and after pregnancy: An interview study using the COM‐B framework

Lucas

Olander

Salmon

2019

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Young mothers under the age of 20 often have poor nutrition and low levels of physical activity, adversely affecting outcomes for themselves and their babies. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of healthcare professionals in supporting young women around eating and moving during and after pregnancy. Seventeen semi‐structured interviews were conducted with midwives, family nurse practitioners and health visitors involved in the care of pregnant and post‐natal mothers under the age of 20 in England and Wales. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and coded within the theoretical framework of the COM‐B model to three areas of capability, motivation and opportunity. For capability, participants were broadly divided between those who had specialist knowledge and training in communication skills to support health behaviours in this population and professionals reliant on tacit knowledge. For opportunity, having enough time was seen as critical because young women's difficult social contexts meant supporting improved health behaviours required relationships of trust to be built. For motivation, participants reported that supporting young women with eating and moving was part of their role. However, the decision to prioritise this support sometimes related to perceived need based on BMI and this was complicated as young women were still growing. Motivation was additionally connected to professionals’ own body experiences and health behaviours. Moving habits were less frequently discussed than eating as professionals described how young women tended to walk a lot in their daily lives or found that young women were not interested. Results suggest that to support eating and moving behaviours with young women, professionals need to be trained in communication techniques, enabled with the time to hold space for young women and be able to reflect on their own attitudes and beliefs to support a rounded model of health and wellbeing.

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“…are perceived positively by some women but lead to body dissatisfaction in others . Studies that investigate body perception in pregnancy obtained similar results, and it was observed that women provided different responses to physical changes accompanying pregnancy . In a retrospective study, it was found that weight gains and body shape changes experienced in pregnancy lead to reduction in body satisfaction .…”

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“…3,[5][6][7] Studies that investigate body perception in pregnancy obtained similar results, and it was observed that women provided different responses to physical changes accompanying pregnancy. 4,8,9 In a retrospective study, it was found that weight gains and body shape changes experienced in pregnancy lead to reduction in body satisfaction. 9 It was emphasized that especially the increased body weight and noticeability of the abdominal area in pregnancy caused many women to feel heavy, unattractive, and experience dissatisfaction with their bodies by losing self-esteem.…”

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“…4,8,9 In a retrospective study, it was found that weight gains and body shape changes experienced in pregnancy lead to reduction in body satisfaction. 9 It was emphasized that especially the increased body weight and noticeability of the abdominal area in pregnancy caused many women to feel heavy, unattractive, and experience dissatisfaction with their bodies by losing self-esteem. 1,5,6,8 On the other hand, there are also studies showing high body satisfaction in pregnancy and it was reported that body perception in pregnancy is affected by various factors such as low mood, importance paid to body image, perceived sociocultural pressure, and attitude toward breastfeeding and nutrition.…”

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The effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy: A comparative study

Derya

Taşhan

Uçar

2018

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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Body Image in Adolescent Pregnancy

Cited by 20 publications

References 38 publications

Patterns of Symptoms of Perinatal Depression and Stress in Late Adolescent and Young Adult Mothers

Patterns of Symptoms of Perinatal Depression and Stress in Late Adolescent and Young Adult Mothers

Healthcare professionals’ views on supporting young mothers with eating and moving during and after pregnancy: An interview study using the COM‐B framework

The effects of infertility on perception of body in pregnancy: A comparative study

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