A group randomized controlled trial integrating obesity prevention and control for postpartum adolescents in a home visiting program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence represents a critical period for the development of overweight that tracks into adulthood. This risk is significantly heightened for adolescents that become pregnant, many of whom experience postpartum weight retention. The aim of this study was to evaluate Balance Adolescent Lifestyle Activities and Nutrition Choices for Energy (BALANCE), a multicomponent obesity prevention intervention targeting postpartum adolescents participating in a national home visiting child development-parent education program.

Methods

A group randomized, nested cohort design was used with 1325 adolescents, 694 intervention and 490 control, (mean age = 17.8 years, 52 % underrepresented minorities) located across 30 states. Participatory methods were used to integrate lifestyl

SUBMITTER: Haire-Joshu DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4499890 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature