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Concept Analysis: Prenatal Obesity, a Psychoneuroimmunology Perspective
Author(s) -
Ruyak Sharon L.,
Corwin Elizabeth
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/nuf.12023
Subject(s) - psychoneuroimmunology , psychosocial , multidisciplinary approach , pregnancy , psychology , psychological intervention , obesity , medicine , psychotherapist , psychiatry , immunology , endocrinology , social science , immune system , sociology , biology , genetics
Purpose To analyze the concept of prenatal obesity within a psychoneuroimmunology framework. Conclusion By considering the psychosocial, neurological, endocrine, and immunological contributions, a psychoneuroimmunology framework maintains a holistic focus. Identifying the multidirectional mechanisms linking these systems will provide valuable insight into the mechanisms by which prenatal obesity increases the rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Practice Implications Utilization of the concept of prenatal obesity within a psychoneuroimmunology framework will facilitate multidisciplinary research to identify underlying mechanisms by which prenatal obesity leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as the development of interventions to treat obesity before, during, and after pregnancy.