Evaluation of a computer-assisted multi-professional intervention to address lifestyle-related risk factors for overweight and obesity in expecting mothers and their infants: protocol for an effectiveness-implementation hybrid study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first 1000 days after conception are a critical period to encourage lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of childhood obesity and early programming of chronic diseases. A healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is also crucial to avoid high post-partum weight retention. Currently, lifestyle changes are not consistently discussed during routine health services in Germany. The objective of this study is to evaluate a novel computer-assisted lifestyle intervention embedded in prenatal visits and infant check-ups. The intervention seeks to reduce lifestyle-related risk factors for overweight and obesity among expecting mothers and their infants.

Methods

The study is designed as a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial to simultaneously collect data on the effectiven

SUBMITTER: Alayli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7158079 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature