Body image and eating concerns during pregnancy and postpartum: Perceptions of giving and receiving support
About this study
We are exploring adult’s experiences of giving and receiving support for body image and eating concerns during pregnancy and postpartum.
Research TeamMadeleine Rhodes (BPsychSc(Neuro), GDipPsychAdv); Dr Mia Pellizzer (BPsyc(Hons), PhD Clinical Psychology); Professor Ivanka Prichard (BBehavSc(Psychology Hons), PhD)
InstitutionFlinders University
Ethics Approval NumberHREC/8180
Funding SourceNil
Project Start Date7 April 2025
Project End Date31 December 2026
ParticipantsPregnant or postpartum (within 12 months) adults, who have past and/or current body image disturbance or eating disorder symptomology.
Partners of perinatal people will also have an opportunity to participate in a separate interview (if consent from a participating perinatal person is provided).
Partners of perinatal people will also have an opportunity to participate in a separate interview (if consent from a participating perinatal person is provided).
What is InvolvedThis study involves responding to a brief online
questionnaire that will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and participating in an online semi-structured interview that will take approximately 45 minutes. Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
questionnaire that will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and participating in an online semi-structured interview that will take approximately 45 minutes. Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
LocationAustralia
Contact Details
Chief Investigator: Madeleine Rhodes, madeleine.rhodes@flinders.edu.au