ob0001p44 | (1) | UKCO2019
Ngongalah Lem
, Rapley Tim
, Heslehurst Nicola
, Rankin Judith
Background: Preventing obesity among women of reproductive age is a public health priority. African migrant women are high risk groups for maternal overweight and obesity in high-income countries. This study investigates the perceptions of African migrant women living in the UK on obesity, and factors influencing their weight status and weight-related behaviours.Methods: Qualitative face-to-face interviews were carried out with African migrant women aged...