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Patterns of energy balance-related behaviors and food insecurity in pregnant women.
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Ciencia & saude coletiva [Cien Saude Colet] 2023 Mar; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 909-920. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Sep 04. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The behaviors related to caloric balance during pregnancy can lead to short- and long-term repercussion over the life course. This study aimed to identify patterns of energy balance-related behavior (EBRB) and its association with food insecurity (FI) in pregnant women. Cross-sectional, with pregnant women undergoing prenatal care in public health units in Colombo, Brazil, in 2018/2019. EBRB patterns were identified by factor analysis, and the scores were compared according to FI levels (mild and moderate/severe (M/S) through quantile regression. Four EBRB patterns were identified among 535 pregnant women: Factor 1- household/caregiving activities, exercise/sport, and physical inactivity; Factor 2 - fruits and vegetables; Factor 3 - paid work and commuting; Factor 4 - soda and sweetened beverage, sweets, and goodies. After adjusted analyses, women with mild FI presented higher scores for Factor 1 and lower scores for Factor 3. Higher scores for Factor 4 (p25) were observed among women with mild FI in simultaneous quantile regression. M/S FI was associated with lower scores for Factor 3 (p75). Mixed patterns with factors negatively and positively associated with energy balance were identified among pregnant women with FI.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1678-4561
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Ciencia & saude coletiva
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36888873
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/1413-81232023283.13342022