Caught Between External Pressures and Internal Battles: Psychosocial Factors Affecting Gestational Weight Gain – A Scoping Review

Athar, Unsa; Daud, Noor Ul Ain; Khan, Warda A; Khalid, Amna; Gill, Seemab Imtiaz

doi:10.7759/cureus.13487

Cited by 9 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 23 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…GWG is influenced by several factors, including maternal comorbidities and psychosocial aspects, especially in countries with low socioeconomic development indicators. In this context, a multi-disciplinary approach (clinical nutritionists, psychologists, and other public health specialists) can help mitigate undesirable outcomes such as a higher GWG [ 38 ]. According to the literature [ 39 ], our results on GWG are positively correlated with neonatal weight and length.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Maternal and Newborn Outcomes

Renzo

Marchetti

Rizzo

et al. 2022

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Pregnancy is a crucial stage in a woman’s life and can be affected by epigenetic and environmental factors. Diet also plays a key role in gestation. This study aimed to evaluate how a greater or lesser adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) influences specific parameters of mother and newborn. Methods: After delivery, the women participating in the study answered a questionnaire: demographic information; anthropometric data (pre-pregnancy weight, height, and gestational weight gain); dietary habits information (adherence to MD before and during pregnancy, using the validated Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS), quality of protein intake); pregnancy information (onset of complications, cesarean/vaginal delivery, gestational age at birth, birth weight, birth length); and clinical practitioner for personalized dietary patterns during pregnancy. Results: A total of 501 respondents have been included in the study, and 135 were excluded for complications. Women who followed the advice of clinical nutritionists showed better adherence to MD (p = 0.02), and the baby’s birth weight was higher (p = 0.02). Significant differences in gestational weight gain (p < 0.01) between groups with dissimilar diet adherence were demonstrated. Conclusion: Our data demonstrate a significant relationship between adherence to MD and birthweight.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Maternal and Newborn Outcomes

Renzo

Marchetti

Rizzo

et al. 2022

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Determinants of GWG include prepregnancy BMI and demographic and behavioral characteristics (e.g., education, smoking, physical activity) (Deputy et al, 2015; Feng et al, 2021; Samura et al, 2016). However, factors related to GWG are not limited to maternal physical characteristics and can include psychosocial aspects such as stress, depression, and eating pathologies (Athar et al, 2021; Garay et al, 2021). The adverse outcomes associated with excessive GWG may extend beyond pregnancy and birth.…”

Section: Prenatal Avoidance Coping May Negatively Influence Weight Gainmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Association of Avoidance Coping with Gestational Weight Gain among Pregnant Black Women

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Gestational weight gain (GWG) outside recommended parameters can lead to pregnancy or birth complications. Avoidance coping may influence GWG. We examined the association of avoidance coping with GWG among a sample of 112 pregnant Black women in the Midwest. Participants completed avoidance coping questionnaires at three time points throughout pregnancy. Data were abstracted from medical records for BMI and GWG. Overall, 23.2% gained inadequate weight, 30.4% adequate weight, and 46.4% excess weight. Multinomial logistic regression models indicated associations between avoidance coping and GWG adjusted for covariates. Participants with higher avoidance coping scores at 22–29 weeks’ gestation were more likely to experience excess weight gain (odds ratio [ OR] = 1.19, 95% CI [1.02, 1.37]). Participants with higher avoidance coping scores at 30–36 weeks’ gestation were less likely to experience excess weight gain, ( OR = 0.82, 95% CI [0.72, 0.93]). The impact of higher avoidance coping on excess weight gain depends on the time period in pregnancy.

show abstract

“…2,3 In the latter, intimate partner violence (IPV) stands out. 4,5 Athar et al 6 conducted a scoping review assessing nine articles published between 2015 and 2020 and demonstrated that IPV affects gestational weight gain. Another review conducted by Zhou et al 7 about determinants of excessive gestational weight gain-including 70 studies published between 2009 and 2020, originated in countries from America, Asia, Europe, Oceania and Africademonstrated IPPV as an important risk factor for excessive gestational weight gain.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Intimate partner physical violence and inadequate weight gain in pregnancy

Flor

Marques

Oliveira

et al. 2023

Rev. Bras. Saude Mater. Infant.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objectives: to evaluate the association between intimate partner physical violence (IPPV) and inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG). Methods: cross-sectional study composed of 554 women who attended four Basic Health Units in the city of Rio de Janeiro between 2005 and 2009. The GWG was calculated through the difference between the final weight of pregnancy and pre-gestational weight. For the measurement of IPPV, the Portuguese version of the Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS-1) was used. Data analysis was based on multinomial logistic regression models, estimating odds ratios and respective 95% confidence intervals for associations between the variables of interest. Results: the prevalence of minor and severe IPPV was 31.6% and 16.3%, respectively. Almost two-thirds of the women had insufficient or excessive GWG. After adjusting the model, it was observed that the presence of IPPV increased by 1.66 (CI95%=1.05-2.64) times the chances of insufficient GWG, compared to couples who did not experience this type of violence. Concerning the excessive GWG, the associations with IPPV were not statistically significant. Conclusion: women who experience IPPV in their relationships are more likely to have insufficient GWG during pregnancy. From this perspective, prenatal care becomes an essential service for screening domestic violence and its possible repercussions.

show abstract

Caught Between External Pressures and Internal Battles: Psychosocial Factors Affecting Gestational Weight Gain – A Scoping Review

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Maternal and Newborn Outcomes

Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Its Association with Maternal and Newborn Outcomes

The Association of Avoidance Coping with Gestational Weight Gain among Pregnant Black Women

Intimate partner physical violence and inadequate weight gain in pregnancy

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About