Effect of a multicomponent intervention in postnatal mothers' groups on meeting the Australian Physical Activity Guidelines for infants: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the importance of tummy time and the low levels of tummy time reported globally, there is a need for high-quality intervention strategies to promote tummy time. This study describes the protocol of a randomised controlled trial that aims to determine the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention delivered in postnatal mothers' groups in increasing infant tummy time.

Methods and analysis

A randomised controlled trial will be conducted. Eligible participants will be mothers and their infants attending postnatal mothers' groups (New South Wales, Australia). Participants will be randomised to participate in either (1) infant tummy time intervention group (practice, education, WhatsApp) plus usual care; or (2) usual care group. Randomisation process and ou

SUBMITTER: Hewitt L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9020305 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature