Preventing Weight Gain in Women in Rural Communities: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in both developed and developing countries. Even modest weight gain increases the risk for chronic illness, yet evidence-based interventions to prevent weight gain are rare. This trial will determine if a simple low-intensity intervention can prevent weight gain in women compared to general health information.

Methods and findings

We conducted a 1-yr pragmatic, cluster randomised controlled trial in 41 Australian towns (clusters) randomised using a computer-generated randomisation list for intervention (n = 21) or control (n = 20). Women aged 18 to 50 yr were recruited from the general population to receive a 1-yr self-management lifestyle intervention (HeLP-her) consisting of one group session, monthly SMS text messages, o

SUBMITTER: Lombard C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4718637 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature