Unravelling the Interplay of Weight Stigma and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorMonash University
About this trial
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to investigate the contribution of stigma and discrimination due to body size to adverse pregnancy outcomes. We also aim to explore the role of psychological and social factors in this relationship. The specific objectives of this study are:
Objective 1: Explore weight stigma as a mediator of the association between BMI ≥30 kg/m2 and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Objective 2: Explore confounding factors not previously considered such as weight cycling, trauma, eating disorders, and internalised weight bias as mediators in the relationship between obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Pregnant between 10-22 weeks' gestation
Greater or equal than 18 years of age
Booked to give birth at Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital or Royal Women's and Children's Brisbane
Access to the Internet to complete the survey
Disqualifiers
Pregnant with multiple gestation
Insufficient English language skills to consent and complete the questionnaires.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Locations
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