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- Title
Drivers and facilitators of weight stigma among preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women: A systematic review.
- Authors
Hailu, Haimanot; Skouteris, Helen; Incollingo Rodriguez, Angela C.; Galvin, Emma; Hill, Briony
- Abstract
Summary: Women in the preconception, pregnant, or postpartum period are susceptible to weight stigma, particularly due to the risk of excess weight gain during the reproductive life period and the negative effects of stigma on the health of both the mother and the child. Identifying the drivers and facilitators of weight stigma will help guide focused weight stigma prevention interventions. This systematic review aimed to identify the drivers and facilitators of weight stigma among preconception, pregnant, and postpartum women. In May 2022, Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and the Maternity and Infant Care Database were searched for peer‐reviewed articles published since 2010 using search terms weight AND stigma AND preconception, OR pregnant, OR postpartum. Of the 1724 articles identified, 34 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in a narrative synthesis. Women reported facing insensitive language, misconceptions about obesity across all settings, and inappropriate media representation. The unavailability of appropriate equipment at facilities was reported by both women and health professionals. Our findings indicate that a rigorous effort by all stakeholders is necessary to promote regulatory, legal, and educational initiatives designed to reduce weight stigma and discrimination against women in the reproductive period.
- Subjects
DISCRIMINATION against overweight persons; APPEARANCE discrimination; SEX discrimination against women; PUERPERIUM; INFANT care
- Publication
Obesity Reviews, 2024, Vol 25, Issue 5, p1
- ISSN
1467-7881
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/obr.13710