Table 2 Study characteristics
From: Lifestyle interventions to maternal weight loss after birth: a systematic review
Reference | Author/year | Article | Setting | Sample | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[19] | Phelan et al. (2017) | Effect of an Internet-Based Program on Weight Loss for Low-income postpartum women - A Randomized Clinical Trial | California, USA | Postpartum women (6 weeks to 12 months postpartum), BMI above 25, or with a BMI 22–24.9, but exceeding IOM recommendations for GWG with more than 4.5 kg. Age 18–40. English or Spanish speaking, non-smoking, owned a cell-phone, min. 5th grade education. | ||
[25] | Herring et al. (2014) | Using Technology to Promote Postpartum Weight loss in Urban, Low-Income Mothers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial | Philadelphia, PA, USA. | Postpartum women, who delivered a singleton within the last 2 to 12 months, min. 18 years old, early pregnancy BMI greater than or equal to 25, weight at enrolment that exceeded early pregnancy weight by at least 5 kg. | ||
[26] | Herring et al. (2017) | Intervening during and after pregnancy to prevent weight retention among African American women | Philadelphia, PA, USA. | African American Women (36% overweight; 64% obese). | ||
[27] | Gilmore et al. (2017) | Personalized Mobile Health Intervention for Health and Weight Loss in Postpartum Women Receiving Women, Infants, and Children Benefit: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. | Postpartum women, who gave birth within the past 8 weeks, no younger than 18 years old, overweight or obese (BMI from 25 up to 40), certified for WIC postpartum services, and English speaking. | ||
[28] | Tripette et al. (2014) | Home-Based Active Video Games to Promote Weight Loss during the Postpartum Period | Tokyo Metropolitan Area, Japan | Postpartum women with a BMI 24.5 ± 3,4. 3 months to 1 year postpartum | ||
[29] | Maturi et al. (2011) | Effect of physical activity intervention based on a pedometer on physical activity level and anthropometric measures after childbirth: a randomized controlled trial | Abadan, Iran | Postpartum women who had given birth 6 weeks to 12 months prior | ||
[30] | Albright et al. (2014) | Effectiveness of a 12-month randomized clinical trial to increase physical activity in multi-ethnic postpartum women: Results from Hawaii’s Nā Mikimiki Project | Hawaii, USA | Healthy, postpartum women, who were not regularly active (< 30 min moderate to vigorous physical activity/week); 18–45 years of age; BMIs from 18.5 to 40; infants between 2 and 12 months. | ||
[31] | Colleran and Lovelady (2012) | Use of MyPyramid Menu Planner for Moms in a Weight-Loss Intervention during Lactation | Minnesota, USA | Mothers between 23 and 37 years of age with full-term (37 weeks) infants less than 3 weeks old, self-reported postpartum body mass index (BMI; calculated as kg/m2) between 25 and 30, fully breastfeeding, 3 days a week of structured physical activity for the past 3 months, cleared by their physician to participate in exercise | ||
Reference | Data gathering (year) | Follow-up period | Outcome measure(s) | Sample Size | Drop out/percentage | Significant change? |
[19] | 2011–2015 | 12 months | Weight loss, physical activity and diet change | N = 371 | 88 persons/23.72% | Yes |
[25] | No information | 14 weeks | Weight loss, physical activity, and energy intake | N = 18 | 1 person/5.55% | Yes, weight loss and energy intake. No change in physical activity |
[26] | 2013–2014 | 16–20 months | Weight loss (percentage of women who regain or are below their early pregnancy weight by 6 months postpartum/12 months postpartum | N = 66 | 10 persons/15.15% | Yes, at 6 months postpartum, but not at 12 months postpartum |
[27] | No information | 16 weeks | Weight loss, vital signs, circumferences, body composition | N = 40 | 5 persons/12.50% | No, only within high adherence groups (body weight and body fat reduction) |
[28] | No information | 40 days | Weight loss, improve body composition | N = 34 | 4 persons/11.75% | Yes |
[29] | 2010 | 12 weeks | Physical activity, weight loss | N = 66 | 4 persons/6.06% | Yes |
[30] | 2008–2011 | 12 months | Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/week | N = 311 | 62 persons/19.94% | Yes, but only among those with low MVPA at baseline. |
[31] | 2008–2010 | 16 weeks | Weight loss, energy intake | N = 31 | 4 persons/12.90% | Yes |
Reference | Adherence issues | Published protocol? | Intention to treat (ITT) | ICT component(s) | ICT alone or as a supplement to counseling? | Voucher/present |
[19] | Yes, there is a correlation between adherence and results | Yes | Yes | Website, text messages, accelerometer | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | 25 dollars for completing baseline and 6 months’ assessment, and 50 dollars for the 12 months’ assessment. |
[25] | Yes, over time there is an issue with adherence | Not mentioned | Yes | Healthy 4Baby, Daily text messages, Bi-weekly phone calls from a coach, Training skills through Facebook | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | 20 dollars per assessment/raffle 25 dollars for giving feedback |
[26] | No problem with adherence. Text messages used to avoid lack of adherence | Not mentioned | Modified ITT approach | Text messages, Being Healthy4Baby, Facebook, Website, Phone calls | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | 100% attendance = 120 dollars voucher for time/travel |
[27] | Yes | Not mentioned | Yes | Smart Loss Application, SmartPhone, Body trace scale, FitBit Zip accelerometer (Bluetooth), Phone, E-mail, Text messages, Sense wear armband. | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | Not mentioned |
[28] | No problem with adherence, but it is discussed that over time it could be an issue | No, but the authors have made one that has been approved | Half fulfilled | Video game, Nintendo Wii, CD, Game, Wii console, email | ICT stands alone. | Not mentioned |
[29] | No problem with adherence | Not mentioned | Not fulfilled | Pedometer, Text messages, Phone calls | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | Not mentioned |
[30] | Not mentioned | No, but the authors have made one that has been approved | Yes | Phone calls, accelerometer, website | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | 60 dollar gift card for participation |
[31] | Not mentioned | No, but the authors have made one that has been approved | Not fulfilled | Email account, MyPyramidPlanner, | ICT is a supplement to counseling. | Not mentioned |