N Shloim1, McJ Rudolf2, R G Feltbower3, P Blundell-Birtill4, M M Hetherington4. 1. a Institute of Medicine and health, School of Healthcare , University of Leeds , Leeds , UK. 2. b Faculty of Medicine in the Galil , Bar Ilan University , Safed , Israel. 3. c Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Leeds Institute for Genetics Health and Therapeutics, School of Medicine , University of Leeds , Leeds , UK. 4. d School of Psychology , University of Leeds , Leeds , UK.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The study had two main objectives: (a) track changes in self-esteem, eating behaviours and body satisfaction from early pregnancy to 24 months postpartum and (b) to compare changes by context (Israel vs. UK) and maternal body mass index (BMI). BACKGROUND: High maternal BMI is associated with negative body image and restrained eating, which are experienced differently across cultures. METHODS: 156 pregnant women were recruited from Israel and the UK. Seventy-three women were followed up every six months from early postpartum and until 24 months following birth. Women completed questionnaires assessing self-esteem (RSEQ), body image (BIS/BIDQ) and eating behaviours (DEBQ) and self-reported weights and heights so that BMI could be calculated. RESULTS: Women with higher BMI had higher levels of self-esteem and were less satisfied with their body. Healthy-weight women were more likely to lose all of their retained pregnancy weight compared to overweight and obese women. Self-esteem, body image and eating behaviours remained stable from pregnancy until 24 months postpartum. No significant differences were found for any measure by context. CONCLUSION: BMI was the strongest predictor of self-esteem and body dissatisfaction and a higher BMI predicted less weight loss postpartum.
OBJECTIVES: The study had two main objectives: (a) track changes in self-esteem, eating behaviours and body satisfaction from early pregnancy to 24 months postpartum and (b) to compare changes by context (Israel vs. UK) and maternal body mass index (BMI). BACKGROUND: High maternal BMI is associated with negative body image and restrained eating, which are experienced differently across cultures. METHODS: 156 pregnant women were recruited from Israel and the UK. Seventy-three women were followed up every six months from early postpartum and until 24 months following birth. Women completed questionnaires assessing self-esteem (RSEQ), body image (BIS/BIDQ) and eating behaviours (DEBQ) and self-reported weights and heights so that BMI could be calculated. RESULTS:Women with higher BMI had higher levels of self-esteem and were less satisfied with their body. Healthy-weight women were more likely to lose all of their retained pregnancy weight compared to overweight and obesewomen. Self-esteem, body image and eating behaviours remained stable from pregnancy until 24 months postpartum. No significant differences were found for any measure by context. CONCLUSION: BMI was the strongest predictor of self-esteem and body dissatisfaction and a higher BMI predicted less weight loss postpartum.
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Keywords:
Obesity; body image; eating behaviours; postpartum; pregnancy; self-esteem
Authors: See Ling Loy; Yin Bun Cheung; Marjorelee T Colega; Airu Chia; Chad Yixian Han; Keith M Godfrey; Yap-Seng Chong; Lynette Pei-Chi Shek; Kok Hian Tan; Ngee Lek; Jerry Kok Yen Chan; Mary Foong-Fong Chong; Fabian Yap Journal: Nutrients Date: 2019-11-06 Impact factor: 5.717