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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2019

The Feasibility and Efficacy of a Behavioral Intervention to Promote Appropriate Gestational Weight Gain.

Meghan Baruth, Rebecca A Schlaff, Samantha Deere, Jessica L Walker, Brenna L Dressler, Sarah F Wagner, Ashley Boggs, Holly A Simon

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Article in Maternal and child health journal, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04605406 (Daily Step Count and Achieving Goal Gestational Weight Gain), which is not on this map. Cited by 6 papers.

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NCT04605406 withdrawnnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Daily Step Count and Achieving Goal Gestational Weight Gain

TypeobservationalSponsorMilton S. Hershey Medical CenterRan2023 to 2024Enrolled0ConditionsPregnancy Related
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8 authors.

Meghan BaruthSaginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI, 48710, USA. mbaruth@svsu.edu.
Rebecca A SchlaffSaginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI, 48710, USA.
Samantha DeereSaginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI, 48710, USA.
Jessica L WalkerMichigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Brenna L DresslerUniversity of Michigan, Flint, Flint, MI, USA.
Sarah F WagnerBowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, USA.
Ashley BoggsWake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Holly A SimonLife University, Marietta, GA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNearly half of all women gain above gestational weight gain (GWG) recommendations. This study assessed the feasibility and efficacy of a pilot behavioral intervention on GWG and physical activity behaviors.

methodsWomen (n = 45) 14-20 weeks gestation enrolled in a behavioral intervention. Physicians 'prescribed' the intervention to low risk patients. The intervention included self-monitoring, support, and optional walking groups. Process evaluation measures regarding usage and acceptability of study components were obtained. Physical activity was objectively measured at baseline and 35 weeks. The percentage of participants with appropriate GWG was calculated. Control data was obtained from the same clinic where participants were recruited.

resultsOverall, the intervention was acceptable to participants; attrition was low (6.7%), weekly contact was high (87%), and self-monitoring was high (Fitbit worn on 82% of intervention weeks; weekly weighing on 81%). Facebook (40% of weeks) and study website use (19%) was low, as was walking group attendance (7% attended a single group). Participants reported a lack of discussions about the study with their physician. Results showed no significant difference between intervention and control participants in the percentage who gained excess weight (p = 0.37). There was a significant decrease in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in intervention participants (p < 0.0001). DISCUSSION: Continued efforts for promoting physical activity and appropriate GWG are needed. Although acceptable, the intervention was not efficacious. Trainings for, or input from prenatal healthcare providers on how to best encourage and support patients' engagement in healthy behaviors, such as PA, are warranted.

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ExerciseGestational Weight GainHealth BehaviorAdolescentAdultBehavior TherapyBody Mass IndexFeasibility StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansObesityPilot ProjectsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPrenatal CareBehavioral interventionExercise is MedicineFeasibilityPhysical activityPhysiciansPregnancyPublic health

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