NPA-GP: Behavioral Outcomes (2021)
Author and Year:
Rich-Edwards J, Stuart J, et al, 2019
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Randomized trial to reduce cardiovascular risk in women with recent preeclampsia.
Authors:
Rich-Edwards J, Stuart J, Skurnik G, Roche A, Tsigas E, Fitzmaurice G, Wilkins-Haug L, Levkoff S, Seely E
Journal:
Journal of Women's Health
Year of publication:
2019
Volume:
28
Issue:
11
Page numbers:
1493-1504
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low risk
Inclusion Criteria:
Women who had preeclampsia in the past 5 years, were >/+ 18 and
Exclusion Criteria:
Women were excluded if they were currently pregnant or had diabetes, history of cardiovascular or kidney disease, gastric bypass or bowel surgery resulting in malabsorption, active medical problemsaffecting diet or blood pressure (including eating disorders, drug or alcohol addiction) or medications affecting weight or blood pressure. Women whose baby from the preeclamptic pregnancy had died or was not living at home at the time of the enrollment were not included.
Research Purpose:
To test the extent to which the 9 month intervention would improve self-efficacy (confidence in one's ability to make behavior change) to reduce cardiovascular risk through healthy eating and physical activity, increase adherence to the Dietary Approches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, increase physical activity, reduce physical inactivity and improve patient knowledge of CVD risk after preeclampsia as well as sense of personal control over that risk. Secondary outcomes were weight and blood pressure.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Trial Name if applicable:
Heart Health 4 Moms (HH4M)