Healthy weight in young perinatal women: exploring beliefs.
The purpose of this brief is to explore beliefs about health and body weight in young perinatal women. Thirty-two women were interviewed. Findings point to the importance of young women receiving education related to physical activity, nutrition, and the link between these components and a healthy weight during reproductive years.
Huberty
Jennifer
J
Physical Activity in Health Promotion, University of Nebraska Omaha, 6,001 Dodge St. HPER 207U, Omaha, NE 68182, USA. jenniferwhite@mail.unomaha.edu
Meendering
Jessica
J
Balluff
Mary
M
Schram
Sarah
S
Roberts
Sara
S
Mason
Michelle
M
D015992:Body Mass Index; D003469:Culture; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D009043:Motor Activity; D050177:Overweight / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D015430:Weight Gain; D055815:Young Adult