Protocol for a two-arm feasibility RCT to support postnatal maternal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour in women from an ethnically diverse inner city population: the SWAN feasibility trial

Protocol for a two-arm feasibility RCT to support postnatal maternal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour in women from an ethnically diverse inner city population: the SWAN feasibility trial

Abstract Introduction A high BMI during and after pregnancy is linked to poor pregnancy outcomes and contributes to long-term maternal obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Evidence of feasible, effective postnatal interventions is lacking. This randomised controlled trial will assess the feasibility...

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Main Authors: Debra Bick, Cath Taylor, Amanda Avery, Vanita Bhavnani, Victoria Craig, Andy Healey, Nina Khazaezadeh, Sarah McMullen, Bimpe Oki, Eugene Oteng-Ntim, Sheila O’Connor, Lucilla Poston, Paul Seed, Sarah Roberts, Michael Ussher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Postpartum
Maternal health
Weight management
Health behaviour
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0497-3

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