Trial reportBMC pregnancy and childbirth2014
Use of a DVD to provide dietary and lifestyle information to pregnant women who are overweight or obese: a nested randomised trial.
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- Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for overweight and obesity during pregnancy: a systematic review of the content of behaviour change interventions.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2019Pooled it
- Combined diet and exercise interventions for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
- Interventions to increase self-reported physical activity during pregnancy: A systematic review.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
- Acceptability and feasibility of a planned preconception weight loss intervention in women with long-acting reversible contraception: the Plan-it mixed-methods study.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2023Trial
- Examination of influence of social media education through mobile phones on the change in physical activity and sedentary behavior in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.BMC women's health · 2022Trial
- Effectiveness of a Step Counter Smartband and Midwife Counseling Intervention on Gestational Weight Gain and Physical Activity in Pregnant Women With Obesity (Pas and Pes Study): Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2022Trial
- Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight/Obese Pregnant Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Lessons and Challenges.Obesity facts · 2021Trial
- Healthy Prenatal Diet Associated with Lower Risk of Excessive Gestational Weight Gain in a Predominantly Latina Sample.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Low Resting Energy Expenditure Is Associated with High Gestational Weight Gain Only When Resting Energy Expenditure Fluctuates.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2021Article
- A mixed-methods evaluation of hepatitis B knowledge, attitudes, and practices among migrant women in Thailand.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2021Article
- Taking a patient-oriented approach in exercise interventions for pregnant women: a commentary.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2021Article
- Dietary behaviours and weight management: A thematic analysis of pregnant women's perceptions.Maternal & child nutrition · 2020Article
- Supporting women of childbearing age in the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity: a scoping review of randomized control trials of behavioral interventions.BMC women's health · 2020Article
- Nutrition and Exercise Strategies to Prevent Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain: A Meta-analysis.AJP reports · 2019Article
- Relationship between social determinants of health, health-related quality of life, health perceptions, and physical activity during pregnancy.Women's health (London, England)Article
- Low prenatal resting energy expenditure and high energy intake predict high gestational weight gain in pregnant women with overweight/obesity.Obesity research & clinical practiceArticle
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Abstract
backgroundWe conducted a nested randomised trial to evaluate the effect of an educational DVD, providing information about healthy food choices and exercise during pregnancy, on diet and physical activity, among pregnant women who were overweight or obese.
methodsWe conducted a nested randomised trial within the context of the LIMIT randomised trial. Women were eligible with a singleton pregnancy between 10 and 20 weeks gestation, and body mass index at the time of their first antenatal appointment of ≥25 kg/m(2). All women who were randomised to the Lifestyle Advice Group of the LIMIT trial received a series of consultations with both research dieticians and research assistants, in addition to standard written dietary and exercise materials (Standard Materials Group). Women randomised to the DVD Group received the same consultations and written materials, and additionally received an educational DVD (DVD Group). The primary study outcome was the Healthy Eating Index. Other study outcomes included physical activity, and gestational weight gain. Women completed a qualitative evaluation of all the materials provided.
results1,108 women in the LIMIT Lifestyle Advice Group participated in the nested trial, with 543 women randomised to the DVD Group, and 565 women to the Standard Materials Group. Women who received the DVD compared with those who did not, had a higher mean Healthy Eating Index at 36 weeks gestation (73.6 vs 72.3; adjusted mean difference 1.2; 95% CI 0.2 to 2.3; p = 0.02), but not at 28 weeks gestation (73.2 vs 73.5; adjusted mean difference -0.1; 95% CI -1.1 to 0.9; p = 0.82). There were no statistically significant differences in physical activity or total gestational weight gain. While most women evaluated the materials positively, frequency of utilisation was poor.
conclusionsOngoing attention to the delivery of information is required, particularly with the increased use and availability of digital and multi-media interactive technologies.
trial registrationAustralian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12607000161426.
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