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EMBodied psychOsocial Impacts of Weight Stigma During Pregnancy (EMBODY): A Prospective Cohort Study
Sponsor: Monash University
Summary
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to investigate the contribution of stigma and discrimination due to body size to adverse pregnancy outcomes. We also aim to explore the role of psychological and social factors in this relationship. The specific objectives of this study are: Objective 1: Explore weight stigma as a mediator of the association between BMI ≥30 kg/m2 and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Objective 2: Explore confounding factors not previously considered such as weight cycling, trauma, eating disorders, and internalised weight bias as mediators in the relationship between obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Consenting participants will complete an online survey question at 20-22 weeks' gestation, 29-31 weeks' gestation, 35-37 weeks' gestation, and 6 weeks postpartum. Additional data will be extracted from their EMR.
Official title: EMBodied PsychOsocial Impacts of Weight Stigma During Pregnancy (EMBODY): A Prospective Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
800
Start Date
2027-02
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-10-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Locations (2)
The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The Women's and Children's Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia