Early Pregnancy Body Mass Index and Experiences of Gendered Racial Microaggressions in a Multiracial, Multiethnic Prospective Cohort
BMI is associated with perinatal GRM among Global Majority individuals. Intersectional research on weight bias and discrimination, incorporating patient and provider perspectives, is warranted for inclusive, respectful perinatal care.
Authors
- Natalie Boychuk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4839-6932)
- Kimberly B. Glazer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3318-9802)
- T. M. Janevic
- Sarah Nowlin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6844-0075)
- Jennifer Lewey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3483-5527)
- Q. Hu
- Micki Burdick
- Lisa Levine
- Alva Rodriguez
- Maria Monterroso
- Katharine McCarthy
- Frances M. Howell
- Erynne Jackson
- Sheela Maru
- Oluwadamilola Oshewa
Institutions
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (US)
- Mount Sinai Health System (US)
- Elmhurst Hospital Center (US)
- Columbia University (US)
- University of Pennsylvania (US)
- University of Delaware (US)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Birth
- Published
- 2026-01-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.70051
- Primary Topic
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities