Health literacy and related behaviour among pregnant women with obesity: a qualitative interpretive description study

Health literacy and related behaviour among pregnant women with obesity: a qualitative interpretive description study

Abstract Background Obesity in pregnant women is increasing worldwide, affecting the health of both mother and baby. Obesity may be associated with inadequate health literacy, a central competence when navigating antenatal health information and services. This study explores women’s health literacy...

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Main Authors: Maiken Meldgaard, Annesofie Lunde Jensen, Amalie Damgaard Johansen, Rikke Damkjær Maimburg, Helle Terkildsen Maindal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Health literacy
Pregnancy
Obesity
Overweight
Prevention
Health care service
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05023-0

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