Improving nutrition and health outcomes for women and babies in the Aboriginal Family Birthing Program [ 2016 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Philippa Middleton (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Megan Warin ,  Dr Alice Rumbold ,  Dr Fiona Mensah ,  Ms Deanna Stuart-Butler
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Brief description Young Aboriginal women are more likely to have children when they are under 25 than other women in SA. They are also much more likely to be overweight or obese. Together these two characteristics have profound consequences for a woman's health and increased risks for poor birth outcomes. A novel package of culturally appropriate and intensive nutrition strategies, embedded in the SA Aboriginal Family Birthing Program will be developed and assessed to see its impact on women's and child health.

Funding Amount $975,882.00

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls for Research

Notes Preventing Obesity in 18-24 Year Olds