A systematic review of weight stigma and disordered eating cognitions and behaviors

Body Image, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 48, P. 101678 - 101678

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Weight stigma is persistent across contexts and associated with disordered eating cognitions behaviors. This systematic review aimed to examine the existing literature that has explored relationship between weight We specifically examined three dimensions of – experienced, anticipated, internalized adopted an inclusive conceptualization outcomes related (including constructs such as binge eating, body dissatisfaction, other behaviors dietary restraint, unhealthy control behaviors, drive for thinness). searched PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web Science, Sociological Abstracts, PsycINFO English-language, peer-reviewed articles dissertations quantitative methodology published through October 2023. The search resulted in 242 meeting inclusion criteria. A narrative found a consistent greater more Methodological theoretical limitations are discussed, critical avenues future research potential clinical implications stemming from this research. Given widespread nature impact on it imperative we intervene address at all levels, structural intrapersonal.

Language: Английский

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Weight stigma in the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods: A systematic review of women's perspectives

Obesity Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Summary Weight stigma presents a significant challenge for women throughout the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum (PPP) periods, manifesting in multiple areas of life, including interpersonal relationships, healthcare settings, broader social contexts. This systematic review investigates weight across their reproductive years, examining its impact, exploring socioecological factors that contribute to persistence. We searched Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, Maternity Infant Care (MIDIRS), Global Health peer‐reviewed articles published since 2010. Of 3486 records identified, 38 were included narrative synthesis. Inductive thematic analysis was used explore women's personal experiences stigma. then applied lens examine interrelationships between individual, interpersonal, organizational, societal contributing Five overarching themes identified: (1) impact on PPP women; (2) contexts; (3) coping strategies; (4) voices as call action; (5) Our findings provide critical insights into multifaceted nature stigma, highlighting need future research, development practical strategies prioritize perspectives, harmful norms positive change.

Language: Английский

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The Relationship between Body Mass Index, Body Dissatisfaction and Mood Symptoms in Pregnant Women

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 2424 - 2424

Published: April 21, 2024

Background: High body mass and adiposity during pregnancy can contribute to psychological distress, dissatisfaction may be a potential underlying mechanism of this association. Objective. This study aimed evaluate the mediational role in relationship between index (BMI) depressive anxious symptoms, respectively. Methods: Given cross-sectional design study, two alternative models were investigated, positing that BMI was related (Model 1a) symptoms 2a), which, turn, predicted dissatisfaction. Seventy-two pregnant women third trimester completed Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory-II State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, as well demographic form assessing their BMI. Results: As hypothesized, mediated psychopathological symptoms. Moreover, reverse mediation also significant, suggesting Findings from both hypothesized suggested that, on one hand, higher distress associated with would result high and, other effect Conclusions: The present suggests image theory practice should implemented by inclusion evidence-based clinical interventions for promoting well-being antenatal period.

Language: Английский

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Pregorexia: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the constructs of body image dissatisfaction and eating disturbances by gestational age in the peripartum

Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia Bulimia and Obesity, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Abstract Purpose Pregorexia is a phenomenon posited to occur in the peripartum, characterized by an attempt counter pregnancy’s physiological changes body shape through reduced calorie intake or increased physical activity. Methods In this pre-registered systematic review and meta-analysis, image dissatisfaction eating psychopathology peripartum according gestational age were formally assessed. PubMed was searched up May 2023. Selection criteria represented studies on concerns (up 1 year after delivery). The population needed include women from general among patients with history of (or current) disorder. For 17 included: 10 for (2625 individuals overall), 7 behaviors (2551 overall). interplay between following themes examined depth: adoption breastfeeding, depression, sociocultural influences image, sexual disturbances, experiencing reporting altered food intake. Results Progressive during pregnancy observed, stably elevated at least 12 months postpartum. Eating observed as only postpartum, but not pregnancy. Discussion current work offers normative values satisfaction age. relevance results discussed, order inform both clinical practice future public policies. Level Evidence I—Evidence obtained from: reviews meta-analyses.

Language: Английский

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Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Pregnancy and Weight Gain Attitude Scale

Journal of Health Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 27, 2024

This study aimed to develop the Japanese version of Pregnancy and Weight Gain Attitude Scale (J-PWGAS) as a measurement body image regarding weight shape during pregnancy. cross-sectional was conducted at perinatal medical center in Osaka, Japan, between March November 2020. We recruited pregnant women their second or third trimester, who were 20 years old older without pregnancy complications. evaluated criterion validity, construct internal consistency, test-retest reliability. Of participants, 218 102 participated validation reliability studies, respectively. An exploratory factor analysis revealed 17-item, five-factor structure. The J-PWGAS indicated acceptable can measure attitudes toward gestational gain would be useful examining association with psychological status

Language: Английский

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Validation of an Arabic version of the eating disorder inventory’s body dissatisfaction subscale among adolescents, adults, and pregnant women

Journal of Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

The 9-item Body Dissatisfaction Subscale (BDS) of the Eating Disorder Inventory is one most used tools for assessing thinness-oriented body dissatisfaction in research and clinical practice. However, no validated Arabic version this scale exists to date. In study, we sought validate instrument three samples native Arabic-speaking adolescents, adults, pregnant women from Lebanon.A total 826 555 433 were included. To examine factor structure BDS, performed an exploratory analysis (EFA), using a principal component via FACTOR software on first split-half subsample among Lebanese adults. We data second adult sample conduct Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) through SPSS AMOS v.29 software. That verified model was tested CFA adolescents women.The EFA showed bidimensional with all 9 items retained divided into 1 = Satisfaction (negatively-worded items) 2 (positively-worded items). demonstrated invariable goodness-of-fit studied populations. McDonald's omega values also adequate samples, demonstrating its reliability. Moreover, BDS invariance across sex both Finally, higher scores correlated more disordered eating, less appreciation functionality appreciation, thus attesting convergent validity scale. addition, positively depression anxiety scores, indicating patterns divergent validity.In light our findings, endorse use by healthcare professionals countries, order assess appropriate timely manner ease early referral specialist, thereby preventing deleterious health-related risks associated condition.Body conceptualized as pejorative subjective assessment one's own discontent visual perception it or particular feature appearance, which considered be important global measure stress related body. has been found predictor development eating disorder occurs individuals different mental disorders. thinness-focused dissatisfaction, but not yet Arabic. end, aimed translate present would turn facilitate improve practices nations. findings provide support psychometric properties examining Lebanon.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the relationship of perinatal depression regarding body image dissatisfaction, intuitive eating, and gestational and social factors in high-risk pregnancy

Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. e5259 - e5259

Published: Feb. 19, 2024

To assess the prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors (i.e.: intuitive eating, body image dissatisfaction, gestational sociodemographic factors) in high-risk pregnant women. This cross-sectional study included 139 women, assisted by prenatal care a university hospital northeastern Brazil between January May 2021. Self-report instruments were used to evaluate symptoms, eating Beck Depression Inventory, Body Shape Questionnaire, Intuitive Eating Scale-2). Depressive found 33.09% sample, especially among women with lower education. correlated (p<0.001; depression dissatisfaction r=0.53; r=-0.32; r=-0.39). Women presenting more made choices based on emotional reasons less attention body-food congruence. has unveiled notable occurrence within examined group particularly those limited educational backgrounds. The findings also highlight that positive behaviors, such as satisfaction are displayed when there high levels symptoms. These results emphasize critical necessity for understanding correlations behaviors capable exerting an influence on, or exacerbating, clinical conditions individuals remains imperative.

Language: Английский

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Body image and weight gain during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 20, 2024

Introduction: Maternal weight at the beginning of pregnancy and maternal gain during affect fetal health. Overweighting is affected by nutritional, physical, psychological factors, including body image. Therefore, this study examined relationship between image gestational gain. Methods: This descriptive-analytic was conducted on 200 women who were 38-40 weeks pregnant in 4 subsets—thin, normal, overweight, obese. These individuals selected random block sampling from health centers Qaen City. Body data collected via a questionnaire 6 dimensions, BMI before pregnancy, obtained records. The analyzed SPSS software version 24 ANOVA, chi square tests, linear regression. Results: There no significant difference with moderate, good, excellent (P=0.183). Gestational significantly different obese intermediate, well, (P=0.046). Adjustment for confounding variables regression showed that only variable predicting (R²=-0.212, 95% CI [-0.244—0.45], P=0.005). Conclusion: Among age, gravidity, number live children, BMI, image, predicted However, more research needed to evaluate other psychosocial factors affecting In addition, longitudinal studies concerns are recommended.

Language: Английский

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Weight Bias in the Perinatal Period: An Integrative Review

Birth, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Weight bias toward individuals with higher body weights in healthcare settings is associated adverse health behaviors, reduced utilization, and poor outcomes. The purpose of this integrative review was to explore: (1) What has been measured described regarding perinatal care providers' students' weight pregnant, birthing, postpartum weights? (2) individuals' experiences bias? (3) the association mental outcomes among individuals?

Language: Английский

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Perceptual Factors Associated with Gestational Weight Gain: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54(4), P. 495 - 495

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Recent years have seen an increase in the number of pregnant women whose weight gain during pregnancy exceeds recommended range. This study was intended to determine relationships among demographic attributes, key perceptual factors, and gestational (GWG).

Language: Английский

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