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Social determinants and prenatal nutrition

The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive portrait of the social, economic and linguistic / cultural context that guides the dietary practices and nutritional status of socioeconomically disadvantaged pregnant women living in Eastern Ontario.

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Aim of the study

To better understand the factors influencing the nutrition of low-income pregnant women to improve their health and that of their babies. 

Criteria 

  • To be less than 34 weeks pregnant

  • To be francophone  

  • To live in eastern Ontario

  • To give birth at Montfort hospital  

  • To be 19 years of age or older

 participation

3 online meetings (video-conference) of approximately 1 hour:

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  • Respond to questionnaires

  • Participate in an interview

  • Hair collection (optional)

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Benefits

  • Financial compensation

  • Nutritional assessment with personalized advice for your pregnancy

  • Improve the services offered to pregnant women living in difficult circumstances.

Interested?

Contact us

Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Ottawa

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