Developing a community-based maternal obesity intervention: a qualitative study of service providers' views.
The aim of this study was to explore healthcare professionals' views on the development of multicomponent interventions for obese pregnant women. A cohort of 22 healthcare professionals was interviewed. The interview transcripts were analysed thematically. Three key themes were highlighted by the interviews: (1) the lack of existing services for obese pregnant women in south-east London; (2) the barriers and challenges that need to be overcome (e.g. ethnic and cultural) when considering the creation of a new service for obese women who are pregnant; (3) the possible components of a new intervention. The findings of this study will inform the design of a programme to combat maternal obesity.
Women's Health Department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. Eugene.Oteng-Ntim@gstt.nhs.uk
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011364:Professional Practice