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Kilpatrick ML, Venn AJ, Barnden KR, Newett K, Harrison CL, Skouteris H, Hills AP, Hill B, Lim SS, Jose KA. Health System and Individual Barriers to Supporting Healthy Gestational Weight Gain and Nutrition: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Midwives and Obstetricians in Publicly Funded Antenatal Care in Tasmania, Australia. Nutrients 2024; 16:1251. [PMID: 38732498 PMCID: PMC11085055 DOI: 10.3390/nu16091251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Individual and health system barriers can impede clinicians from supporting weight-related behaviour change for pregnant women, particularly in publicly funded antenatal care accessed by women from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The aim was to understand clinicians' experiences of supporting healthy gestational weight gain for pregnant women in a publicly funded antenatal setting. The work was undertaken to guide the implementation of systems changes, resource development, and workforce capacity building related to nutrition, physical activity, and gestational weight gain in the service. The qualitative descriptive study used purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews conducted between October 2019 and February 2020. Nine midwives and five obstetricians from a publicly funded hospital antenatal service in Tasmania, Australia participated. Interview transcripts were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. The three dominant themes were prioritising immediate needs, continuity of care support weight-related conversations, and limited service capacity for weight- and nutrition-related support. The subthemes were different practices for women according to weight and the need for appropriately tailored resources. Improving access to continuity of care and clinician training, and providing resources that appropriately consider women's socioeconomic circumstances and health literacy would enhance the ability and opportunities for clinicians to better support all women.
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Affiliation(s)
- Michelle L. Kilpatrick
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia; (A.J.V.); (K.A.J.)
- Centre for Mental Health Service Innovation, Advocate House, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia; (A.J.V.); (K.A.J.)
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- Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia; (K.R.B.)
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3168, Australia;
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (H.S.); (B.H.)
- Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia;
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia; (H.S.); (B.H.)
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- Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3128, Australia;
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia; (A.J.V.); (K.A.J.)
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Holloway TP, Jayasinghe S, Dalton L, Kilpatrick ML, Hughes R, Patterson KAE, Soward R, Burgess K, Byrne NM, Hills AP, Ahuja KDK. Enhancing Food Literacy and Food Security through School Gardening in Rural and Regional Communities. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:6794. [PMID: 37754653 PMCID: PMC10530311 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20186794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
Abstract
A qualitative case study approach with in-depth, semi-structured interviews of key school staff, and student feedback was used to assess a school kitchen and garden program in the regional area of North-West Tasmania, Australia. A detailed program description was produced to conduct a realist evaluation with a Context-Mechanism-Outcome configuration, followed by a program theory evaluation through the construction of a retrospective program logic model. Dedicated kitchen and garden spaces, knowledgeable teachers committed to the program, provision of sufficient materials and consumables, and support from the school and community were found to be the basic requirements to establish a program. Additionally, it is essential to integrate both the kitchen and garden teaching components into the school curriculum. The positive outcomes (e.g., engagement, participation, knowledge, skills, behavioral change) of the program were dependent on the underlying factors, including dedicated support of school leadership, teaching staff, and the parent body for effective student engagement in the teaching spaces and for wider engagement from families and the community. The students' feedback provided supporting evidence of increased food literacy with improvements in their understanding, abilities, and attitudes towards gardening, producing healthy food, and preparing food. This may further lead to enhanced food security for students' families and the broader community.
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Affiliation(s)
- Timothy P. Holloway
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia;
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- School of Heath Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia;
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- School of Education, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia;
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia; (T.P.H.); (S.J.); (L.D.); (R.S.); (N.M.B.); (A.P.H.)
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Prior SJ, Luccisano SP, Kilpatrick ML, Murfet GO. Assessment and Management of Obesity and Self-Maintenance (AMOS): An Evaluation of a Rural, Regional Multidisciplinary Program. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:12894. [PMID: 36232191 PMCID: PMC9565125 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Obesity is common in rural areas, and reduced specialist healthcare access impedes its management. A pilot nurse-practitioner-led Assessment and Management of Obesity and Self-Maintenance (AMOS) Clinic focused on individualised obesity care in people living with type 2 diabetes delivered in a rural setting. This study aimed to explore participant and staff experiences of the multidisciplinary obesity clinic to identify barriers and facilitators to self-care, health, and well-being. A two-stage, mixed-method design was used. Initially, three focus groups involving a sample of AMOS participants and semi-structured staff interviews helped identify key barriers/facilitators. These findings informed a survey delivered to all AMOS participants. Qualitative data were analysed using an inductive two-step thematic networks technique to identify themes. Quantitative data were summarised using descriptive statistics. A total of 54 AMOS participants and 4 staff participated in the study. Four themes were identified to describe AMOS participant experiences': 1. affordability; 2. multidisciplinary care; 3. person-centred care; and 4. motivation. Specialised, multidisciplinary and individualised obesity care available through one clinic facilitated self-care and improved health and well-being. Dedicated multidisciplinary obesity clinics are recommended in rural and remote areas.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sarah J. Prior
- Tasmanian School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Burnie, TAS 7320, Australia
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- Diabetes Centre, Tasmanian Health Service—North West, Burnie, TAS 7320, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia
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- Diabetes Centre, Tasmanian Health Service—North West, Burnie, TAS 7320, Australia
- School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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