Understanding body image perception of pregnant women in their third trimester

Phase IA: Translation of MBSRQ

Study approval from Institutional Research Committee (IRC), Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal and Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC), Kasturba Hospital, Manipal will be obtained. The study will be registered in Clinical Trials Registry- India. After approval and registration :-

• Forward translation of English version of MBSRQ to Kannada
• Parallel back translation of translated version
• Pre-final questionnaire development

Phase IB: Cultural- adaptation of the prefinal questionnaire among Kannada population

The formulated version will be pre-tested by administering the questionnaire, collecting the versions after completion by participants and interviewing them to identify the level of understanding and emotional appropriateness of each question and reasoning of corresponding answer.

Phase II: Main study using MBSRQ

The inclusion and exclusion criteria will be checked against potential participants. Participants’ written informed consent will be requested following comprehensive explanation. Body weight, height and waist circumference will be recorded and MBRSQ (English or Kannada as per the language known to the participant) will be administered to the participants between 28 to 40 weeks of gestation. The questionnaire will be given to the participants, and any questions about it can be addressed with the principal investigator. They will be asked to return the questionnaire after filling it. Data collected will be statistically analyzed.