Effect of an educational program on pregnancy outcomes among obese pregnant women in Kurdistan region of Iraq

4^th International Conference on Nursing & Healthcare

October 05-07, 2015 San Francisco, USA

Aveen Haji Mam, Tina Harries, Mark Johnson and Rowena Doughty

De Montfort University, UK

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Nurs Care

Abstract :

Maternal obesity is associated with health risks. In Kurdistan, Iraq, obesity during pregnancy is increasing. This RCT of 300 women in Kurdistan developed an educational program to decrease obesity and investigated pregnancy outcomes and women�s perceptions of the program. Caesarean delivery is more prevalent among obese women, normal weight were more likely to deliver normally (including episiotomy and induction). Gestational diabetes decreased among participants of the intervention group. Problems experienced by women included dominant male culture, interference for women by family, cultural views of obesity and roles of women in society. It argues that educating men and educating elder women is recommended.

Biography :

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