MHealth Physical Activity Intervention: A Randomized Pilot Study in Physically Inactive Pregnant Women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical inactivity is prevalent in pregnant women, and innovative strategies to promote physical activity are strongly needed. The purpose of the study was to test a 12-week mobile health (mHealth) physical activity intervention for feasibility and potential efficacy.

Methods

Participants were recruited between December 2012 and February 2014 using diverse recruitment methods. Thirty pregnant women between 10 and 20 weeks of gestation were randomized to an intervention (mobile phone app plus Fitbit) or a control (Fitbit) group. Both conditions targeted gradual increases in physical activity. The mHealth intervention included daily messages and a mobile phone activity diary with automated feedback and self-monitoring systems.

Results

On monthly average, 4

SUBMITTER: Choi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4826820 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature