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Group-Based Lifestyle Sessions for Gestational Weight Gain Management: A Mixed Method Approach

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Objective: To integrate group-based lifestyle sessions (GBLS) within prenatal care for gestational weight gain (GWG) management. Methods: In Study 1, participants attended GBLS during prenatal care visits. Participants in Study 2 attended off-site GBLS whereby care providers were asked to discuss the program with patients. Process and outcome evaluation were conducted through a mixed-methods approach. Results: In both pre-experimental feasibility studies, data provide preliminary support for GBLS (eg, positive care provider and patient feedback, weight gain patterns) as well as highlight areas for future research (eg, lack of GWG management discussions, preference for GBLS location). Conclusions: GBLS represents a promising approach to GWG management. Future research should assess the generalizability, sustainably, and compatibility of GBLS within prenatal care.

Keywords: GESTATIONAL WEIGHT GAIN; GROUP-BASED; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: University of British Columbia, School of Kinesiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada [email protected] 2: University of British Columbia, School of Kinesiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada 3: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Student, Roanoke, VA, USA 4: Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA 5: Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA 6: Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute, USA 7: Fralin Translational Obesity Research Center, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Tech, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA, USA

Publication date: 01 July 2014

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