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; ,

HERO ID

6636780

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2016

Language

English

PMID

26693662

HERO ID 6636780
In Press No
Year 2016
Title Erring on the side of caution: pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish in a risk averse society
Authors Lucas, C; Starling, P; Mcmahon, MW; Charlton, K; ,
Journal Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Volume 29
Issue 4
Page Numbers 418-426
Abstract 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.
Doi 10.1111/jhn.12353
Pmid 26693662
Wosid WOS:000380020400004
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Language Text English
Keyword 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