Cynthie K Anderson1, Tanis J Walch2, Sara M Lindberg3, Aubrey M Smith4, Steven R Lindheim5, Leah D Whigham6. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. 2. Department of Kinesiology and Public Health Education, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. 3. Center for Women's Health and Health Disparities Research, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI. 4. Prevea Health, Sheboygan, WI. 5. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrine Infertility, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, OH. 6. Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living, El Paso, TX. Electronic address: ldwhigham@utep.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Examine factors implicated in gestational weight gain (GWG) in low-income overweight and obese women. DESIGN: Qualitative study. SETTING: Community-based perinatal center. PARTICIPANTS: Eight focus groups with women (black = 48%, white non-Hispanic = 41%, and Hispanic = 10%) in the first half (n = 12) and last half of pregnancy (n = 10) or postpartum (n = 7), 2 with obstetrician-gynecologists (n = 9). PHENOMENON OF INTEREST: Barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and GWG within different levels of the Social Ecological Model: for example, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational. ANALYSIS: Coding guide was based on the Social Ecological Model. Transcripts were coded by 3 researchers for common themes. Thematic saturation was reached. RESULTS: At an intrapersonal level, knowledge/skills and cravings were the most common barriers. At an interpersonal level, family and friends were most influential. At an organizational level, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and clinics were influential. At the community level, lack of transportation was most frequently discussed. At a policy level, complex policies and social stigma surrounding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children were barriers. There was consensus that ideal intervention approaches would include peer-facilitated support groups with information from experts. Obstetrician-gynecologists felt uncomfortable counseling patients about GWG because of time constraints, other priorities, and lack of training. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: There are multilevel public health opportunities to promote healthy GWG. Better communication between nutrition specialists and obstetrician-gynecologists is needed.
OBJECTIVE: Examine factors implicated in gestational weight gain (GWG) in low-income overweight and obesewomen. DESIGN: Qualitative study. SETTING: Community-based perinatal center. PARTICIPANTS: Eight focus groups with women (black = 48%, white non-Hispanic = 41%, and Hispanic = 10%) in the first half (n = 12) and last half of pregnancy (n = 10) or postpartum (n = 7), 2 with obstetrician-gynecologists (n = 9). PHENOMENON OF INTEREST: Barriers and facilitators to healthy eating and GWG within different levels of the Social Ecological Model: for example, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and organizational. ANALYSIS: Coding guide was based on the Social Ecological Model. Transcripts were coded by 3 researchers for common themes. Thematic saturation was reached. RESULTS: At an intrapersonal level, knowledge/skills and cravings were the most common barriers. At an interpersonal level, family and friends were most influential. At an organizational level, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and clinics were influential. At the community level, lack of transportation was most frequently discussed. At a policy level, complex policies and social stigma surrounding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children were barriers. There was consensus that ideal intervention approaches would include peer-facilitated support groups with information from experts. Obstetrician-gynecologists felt uncomfortable counseling patients about GWG because of time constraints, other priorities, and lack of training. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: There are multilevel public health opportunities to promote healthy GWG. Better communication between nutrition specialists and obstetrician-gynecologists is needed.
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