Article

Weight-related quality of life in obese, pregnant women in South Africa

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 22 , issue 3 , 2017 , pages: 43–46

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2017.1368959

Author(s): MA Tisane Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, South Africa , JL Van der Merwe Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, South Africa , DR Hall Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, South Africa

Keywords: obesity , pregnancy , quality of life , morbid obesity , super-obesity

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Abstract

Objective: The global obesity pandemic includes pregnant women. Obesity may negatively impact quality of life (QOL). A validated, obesity-specific, QOL assessment tool was used to assess the impact of obesity on five specific domains.

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