Effect of a Multi-Site Trial using Short Message Service (SMS) on Infant Feeding Practices and Weight Gain in Low-Income Minorities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test the effects of weekly SMS for improving infant feeding practices and infant weight.

Methods

This was a multi-site randomized clinical trial in a convenience sample of 202 caregivers of healthy term infants 0-2 months participating in the WIC program in Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Participants were randomized to receive SMS about infant's general health issues (control) or SMS for improving feeding practices (intervention) for four months. Weight, length and infant feeding practices were assessed at baseline and four months later.

Results

A total of 170 participants completed the study (n = 86 control and n = 84 intervention). Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. At the end, exclusive breastfeeding rates were similar between groups (67.4%

SUBMITTER: Palacios C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6317355 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature