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Table 2 Weight bias internalization score compared based on maternal weight-related factors

From: Exploring weight bias internalization in pregnancy

Grouping variable

WBI Score

Pre-Pregnancy BMI Category*

  Underweight (n = 24)

4.0 (1.2)

  Normal Weight (n = 222)

3.8 (1.3)*

  Overweight (n = 44)

4.0 (1.0)

  Obesity (n = 33)

4.5 (0.8)*

Diagnosed with obesity before pregnancy*

  Yes (n = 130)

4.6 (0.7)

  No (n = 198)

3.5 (1.3)

Excessive gestational weight gain*

  Yes (n = 195)

4.2 (1.1)

  No (n = 139)

3.5 (1.2)

  1. BMI body mass index, WBI – weight bias internalization; *p < 0.05