Cost-utility analysis of a randomized controlled weight loss trial among lactating overweight/obese women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overweight and obesity among young, adult women are increasing problems in Sweden as in many other countries. The postpartum period may be a good opportunity to improve eating habits and lose weight in a sustainable manner. The aim was to make a cost-utility analysis of a dietary behavior modification treatment alongside usual care, compared to usual care alone, among lactating overweight and obese women.

Methods

This study was a cost-utility analysis based on a randomized controlled and longitudinal clinical diet intervention. Between 2007-2010, 68 women living in Sweden were, after baseline measurement at 8-12 weeks postpartum, randomly assigned to a 12-week dietary behavior modification treatment or control group. Inclusion criteria were: self-reported pre-preg

SUBMITTER: Hagberg LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3910238 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature