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Journal Article 
Erring on the side of caution: pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish in a risk averse society 
Lucas, C; Starling, P; Mcmahon, MW; Charlton, K; , 
2016 
Yes 
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
ISSN: 0952-3871
EISSN: 1365-277X 
WILEY 
HOBOKEN 
29 
4 
418-426 
English 
26693662 
WOS:000380020400004 
Fish and seafood are good sources of several nutrients that are important for foetal growth and development. Despite guidelines encouraging the eating of fish during pregnancy, research indicates that pregnant women may be limiting or avoiding these foods. Possible factors contributing to this include concerns regarding levels of mercury and other contaminants and pregnant women's purported heightened risk consciousness. The present study aimed to explore pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish and seafood during pregnancy. 
attitudes; fish consumption; food choice; pregnancy; qualitative; avoidance behavior; clinical article; DNA transcription; female; human; New South Wales; nutrition; perception; pregnancy; pregnant woman; sea food; structured interview; theoretical model