Ramos Hernández Esther, Sánchez-Aguadero Natalia, Fermoso Palmero M José, Recio-Rodríguez Jose I
Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería SACyL, Centro adscrito Universidad de Salamanca, Zamora, Spain.
Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, C. Donantes de sangre s/n, Salamanca, 37007, Spain.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025 Jul 12;25(1):753. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07847-y.
Postpartum is a critical phase for women's health, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes. Social networks have emerged as a predominant communication channel, offering support and quick access to information about motherhood. However, their use can also negatively influence body image and dietary behavior, especially in a context of pro-slimness beauty standards. Postpartum women are particularly vulnerable to body dissatisfaction, but there are still few studies that specifically analyze the impact of social networks at this stage. This scoping review aims to map and describe the available evidence on how the possible influence of exposure to social media content on body image perception and the adoption of eating and exercise-related habits in women during the postpartum period has been investigated.
This scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines, adapted for exploratory reviews. We searched for studies published in the last 10-years in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and BVS, using terms related to social networks, body image, diet, exercise, and the postpartum period. Eight studies were included after applying eligibility criteria based on the PIO framework. An assessment of the quality of methodological reporting was performed using best practice guidelines such as SRQR, STROBE, CONSORT, and PRISMA, for descriptive purposes.
We analyzed 8 studies suggesting that social networks may negatively influence the body image, eating and exercise habits of postpartum women. The publications represent unrealistic aesthetic standards, associated with body dissatisfaction, restrictive diets, and intensive exercise, with prevalent nutritional misinformation. Although positive messages of body acceptance were identified, they were scarce, suggesting the need for regulation and media education.
Social networks could exert a relevant influence on women's body image and self-care habits in the postpartum period, promoting unrealistic aesthetic standards that could have a negative impact on their physical and emotional well-being. It is essential to implement media literacy strategies, promote inclusive content, and regulate misinformation on these platforms to mitigate their adverse effects and promote a healthy and sustainable recovery.
产后是女性健康的关键阶段，其特征是身体、心理和社会方面的变化。社交网络已成为主要的沟通渠道，提供支持并能快速获取有关为人母的信息。然而，社交网络的使用也可能对身体形象和饮食行为产生负面影响，尤其是在崇尚苗条的审美标准背景下。产后女性特别容易对自己的身体感到不满，但专门分析社交网络在这一阶段影响的研究仍然很少。本范围综述旨在梳理和描述关于产后女性接触社交媒体内容可能如何影响其身体形象认知以及养成饮食和运动相关习惯的现有证据。
本范围综述按照PRISMA-ScR（系统评价和Meta分析扩展版的范围综述首选报告项目）指南进行，并针对探索性综述进行了调整。我们在PubMed、Scopus、Web of Science、CINAHL和BVS等数据库中搜索过去10年发表的研究，使用与社交网络、身体形象、饮食、运动和产后时期相关的术语。根据PIO框架应用纳入标准后，纳入了8项研究。为描述目的，使用SRQR、STROBE、CONSORT和PRISMA等最佳实践指南对方法学报告的质量进行了评估。
我们分析的8项研究表明，社交网络可能对产后女性的身体形象、饮食和运动习惯产生负面影响。这些出版物呈现出不切实际的审美标准，与身体不满、限制性饮食和高强度运动相关，且普遍存在营养方面的错误信息。虽然发现了一些身体接纳的积极信息，但数量稀少，这表明需要进行监管和媒体教育。
社交网络可能会对产后女性的身体形象和自我护理习惯产生重大影响，推广不切实际的审美标准，这可能对她们的身心健康产生负面影响。实施媒体素养策略、推广包容性内容并规范这些平台上的错误信息，以减轻其不利影响并促进健康和可持续的恢复至关重要。
