RT Journal Article
T1 Motivating Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women in Spain to Avoid Persistent Toxic Substances in Their Diet.
A1 Fontalba-Navas, Andres
A1 Zafra Aparici, Eva
A1 Prata-Gaspar, Maria Clara de Moraes
A1 Herrera-Espejo, Esther
A1 Company-Morales, Miguel
A1 Larrea-Killinger, Cristina
K1 breastfeeding
K1 diet
K1 helplessness
K1 motivation
K1 persistent toxic substances
K1 pregnancy
AB The objective of this study was to explore what motivates pregnant and breastfeeding women to make changes in their diet, specifically to examine how their perceptions regarding diet facilitate or act as obstacles to introducing healthy eating habits. For the optimal development of the mother, the fetus, or breastfeeding baby, it is important to avoid foods containing substances, such as persistent toxic substances (PTSs), that are harmful to health during pregnancy and after the baby's birth. This study used a qualitative research methodology, based on semi-structured individual interviews, food diaries, free lists, and focus groups with 111 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Spain. This approach was followed by a systematic and exhaustive exploitation of the qualitative data obtained, following the methodological principles of grounded theory. From the study results, we conclude that the motivation for a change in diet to avoid PTSs is based on the desire to promote good health, beliefs about the importance of having a varied diet, and the avoidance of potential risks. The main obstacles to change can be attributed to inadequate information, contradictory discourses, and socioeconomic difficulties.
YR 2020
FD 2020-11-24
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/16694
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/16694
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 9, 2025