Table 2 Proportion of correct responses to questions regarding BMI categories and pregnancy
BMI category and gestational weight gain goal | Proportion of staff who correctly identified cut-offsfor each BMI range (%) | Proportion of staff who correctly identified the proportionof women in each BMI category (%) | Proportion of staff who provided correct weight gain advice, per BMI category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Underweight (<18.5 kg/m2: 12½ -18 kg) | 7.1 | 20.2 | 3.6 |
Healthy weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m2: 11½ -16 kg) | 11.9 | 20.2 | 6.0 |
Overweight (25–29.9 kg/m2: 7-11½ kg) | 45.2 | 9.5 | 8.3 |
Obese (>30 kg/m2:5-9 kg) | 50.2 | 21.4 | 7.1 |