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Development and Field Evaluation of the INTER-ACT App, a Pregnancy and Interpregnancy Coaching App to Reduce Maternal Overweight and Obesity: Mixed Methods Design.
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- Preconception Interventions in Women at High Risk of Developing Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Pooled it
- Preventing Excessive Gestational Weight Gain During Consecutive Pregnancies: Findings from an mHealth Intervention.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Trial
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- 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
- 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
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- Mobile Health Interventions in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Scoping Review.Cureus · 2026Review
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- The impact of self-monitoring physical and mental health via an mHealth application on postpartum weight retention: Data from the INTER-ACT RCT.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Article
- App-Supported Lifestyle Interventions in Pregnancy to Manage Gestational Weight Gain and Prevent Gestational Diabetes: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- The effects of information platform-based nursing on preventing venous thromboembolism in patients with hip fractures.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2022Article
- The acceptability of asking women to delay removal of a long-acting reversible contraceptive to take part in a preconception weight loss programme: a mixed methods study using qualitative and routine data (Plan-it).BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Phase Angle and Bio-Impedance Values during the First Year after Delivery in Women with Previous Excessive Gestational Weight Gain: Innovative Data from the Belgian INTER-ACT Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Mobile-Based Lifestyle Intervention in Women with Glucose Intolerance after Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (MELINDA), A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial: Methodology and Design.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe interpregnancy and pregnancy periods are important windows of opportunity to prevent excessive gestational weight retention. Despite an overwhelming number of existing health apps, validated apps to support a healthy lifestyle between and during pregnancies are lacking.
objectiveTo describe the development and evaluation of the INTER-ACT app, which is part of an interpregnancy and pregnancy lifestyle coaching module, to prevent excessive weight gain in pregnancy and enhance optimal weight and a healthy lifestyle in the interpregnancy period.
methodsA mixed methods design was used to identify the needs of health care providers and end users, according to 15 semistructured interviews, two focus groups, and two surveys. The user interface was evaluated in a pilot study (N=9).
resultsHealth care providers indicated that a mobile app can enhance a healthy lifestyle in pregnant and postpartum women. Pregnant women preferred graphic displays in the app, weekly notifications, and support messages according to their own goals. Both mothers and health care providers reported increased awareness and valued the combination of the app with face-to-face coaching.
conclusionsThe INTER-ACT app was valued by its end users because it was offered in combination with face-to-face contact with a caregiver.
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