Effects of a behavioral intervention on physical activity, diet, and health-related quality of life in postpartum women with elevated weight: results of the HIPP randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approaches to improve physical activity (PA), diet, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during postpartum in diverse women with elevated weight are needed.

Methods

Health In Pregnancy and Postpartum (HIPP) was a randomized controlled trial that followed African American and white women with overweight or obesity from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum. Participants were randomized to a behavioral intervention grounded in social cognitive theory (n = 112) or standard care (n = 107). From enrollment (≤ 18 weeks gestation) through 6 months postpartum, the intervention group received two in-depth counseling sessions (one each during pregnancy and postpartum), counseling calls, behavioral podcasts, and access to a private Facebook group, while the standard c

SUBMITTER: Wilcox S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613607 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature