A community based prevention of weight gain intervention (Mothers In Motion) among young low-income overweight and obese mothers: design and rationale.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 45% of American women 20-39 years old are at risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health conditions because they are overweight or obese. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is disproportionately high among low-income women. This paper describes the study design and rationale of a community based intervention (Mothers In Motion, MIM) aimed to prevent weight gain among low-income overweight and obese mothers 18-39 years old by promoting stress management, healthy eating, and physical activity.

Methods/design

Peer recruiters approach participants from 5 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Michigan. The MIM delivers theory-based, culturally-sensitive intervention messages via a combination

SUBMITTER: Chang MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3987655 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature