ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2016
Lifestyle modification intervention for overweight and obese Hispanic pregnant women: development, implementation, lessons learned and future applications.
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- Multi-site trial using short mobile messages (SMS) to improve infant weight in low-income minorities: Development, implementation, lessons learned and future applications.Contemporary clinical trials · 2017Trial
- Social environments and lifestyles linked to mortality and future health risks in metabolic syndrome: evidence from UK and US nationwide cohort studies.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Associations between vitamin D levels and glucose metabolism markers among pregnant women and their infants in Puerto Rico.Nutricion hospitalaria · 2021Article
- Intervention to promote physical activation and improve sleep and response feeding in infants for preventing obesity early in life, the baby-act trial: Rationale and design.Contemporary clinical trials · 2020Article
- Changes in Metabolites During an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Early and Mid-Pregnancy: Findings from the PEARLS Randomized, Controlled Lifestyle Trial.Metabolites · 2020Article
- Weight Change and Its Association with Cardiometabolic Risk Markers in Overweight and Obese Women.Journal of obesity · 2020Article
- Acceptability of a text message-based intervention for obesity prevention in infants from Hawai'i and Puerto Rico WIC.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2019Article
- PEARLS randomized lifestyle trial in pregnant Hispanic women with overweight/obesity: gestational weight gain and offspring birthweight.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2019Article
- Mobile Health Solutions for Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Scoping Literature Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2018Article
- Applying behavior change techniques to weight management during pregnancy: Impact on perinatal outcomes.Preventive medicine · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo describe the development, implementation and lessons learned of lifestyle intervention to promote appropriate gestational weight gain among Hispanic pregnant women.
designThe intervention was informed by an empowerment oriented theoretical framework, and targeted women in the Pregnancy and Early Life Improvement Study.
methodsThe nutrition component consisted of recommendations for total calories, food quantity and improving carbohydrate and fat quality. We provided brown rice, omega-3 rich vegetable oil and spread, and water monthly. The physical activity focused on limiting sedentary behavior and promoting regular movement. The intervention was delivered through individual and group sessions and phone calls. Participants set their own goals, which were closely monitored. The intervention was evaluated extracting data from participant's record (attendance, goals, and challenges) and using a questionnaire.
resultsParticipants were from underserved communities with economic, time, cultural and social barriers for engaging in lifestyle interventions. Modifications were done to facilitate participation, such as coordinating sessions with prenatal appointments and reducing group size and duration of sessions. Weekly text messages were added to reinforce the intervention. The main goal chosen by participants was reduction of sweetened beverages. The greatest challenges were replacing white rice with brown rice and improving physical activity. Participants suggested conducting sessions near their community and using social media as a motivation tool. Main outcomes results will be published elsewhere.
conclusionWe identified barriers to delivering the lifestyle intervention, mainly related to group session's participation. Sessions should be conducted in the community, using text messages and social media as reinforcement.
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