scholarly journals Maternal Obesity Management Using Mobile Technology: A Feasibility Study to Evaluate a Text Messaging Based Complex Intervention during Pregnancy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hora Soltani ◽  
Alexandra M. S. Duxbury ◽  
Madelynne A. Arden ◽  
Andy Dearden ◽  
Penny J. Furness ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Complex Intervention ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Maternal Obesity ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Obesity Management

Background. Maternal obesity and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) are on the rise with negative impact on pregnancy and birth outcomes. Research into managing GWG using accessible technology is limited. The maternal obesity management using mobile technology (MOMTech) study aimed at evaluating the feasibility of text messaging based complex intervention designed to support obese women (BMI ≥ 30) with healthier lifestyles and limit GWG.Methods. Participants received two daily text messages, supported by four appointments with healthy lifestyle midwife, diet and activity goal setting, and self-monitoring diaries. The comparison group were obese mothers who declined to participate but consented for their routinely collected data to be used for comparison. Postnatal interviews and focus groups with participants and the comparison group explored the intervention’s acceptability and suggested improvements.Results. Fourteen women completed the study which did not allow statistical analyses. However, participants had lower mean GWG than the comparison group (6.65 kg versus 9.74 kg) and few (28% versus 50%) exceeded the Institute of Medicine’s upper limit of 9 kg GWG for obese women.Conclusions. MOMTech was feasible within clinical setting and acceptable intervention to support women to limit GWG. Before further trials, slight modifications are planned to recruitment, text messages, and the logistics of consultation visits.

scholarly journals Development of a Lifestyle Intervention Program to Support Preconception, Pregnant and Postnatal Women Who are Overweight or Obese: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chee Wai Ku ◽  
Shu Hui Leow ◽  
Lay See Ong ◽  
Christina Erwin ◽  
Isabella Ong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Maternal Obesity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Poor lifestyle behaviors, including unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, contribute to the global obesity pandemic and result in long-term adverse health effects on mothers and their children. The time period before, during and after pregnancy represents a unique opportunity for interventions to cultivate sustained healthy lifestyle behaviors. Since the success of a lifestyle intervention is heavily dependent on uptake and continued compliance, the intervention components should be acceptable, sustainable, and tailored to the concerns and needs of the target population. This study aims to identify enablers and barriers towards engagement with a lifestyle intervention for improving the metabolic health of prospective mothers and their offspring, among a sample of the target population.Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 overweight or obese women in the preconception, pregnancy or postpartum periods. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis was undertaken using NVivo. Factors influencing adoption of a novel lifestyle intervention were systematically charted using the integrated–Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services (i-PARIHS) framework, that comprises Recipient, Context, Innovation and Facilitation constructs.Results: Ten enablers and barriers were identified. Barrier factors within the Recipient construct include time constraints as participants juggled multiple roles, and poor baseline knowledge about healthy behaviors and the impact of maternal obesity on maternal and offspring health. Within Context, a family culture of communal meals, convenient access to unhealthy foods in the environment, as well as lack of relevant data sources, were barriers to dietary change. Recipient motivation to be healthy for themselves and their offspring is an enabler, along with family and social support within the Context construct. In the Innovation construct, a holistic delivery platform providing desired information delivered at appropriate times increases engagement. Lastly, in Facilitation, regular feedback, goal setting and nudges would ensure continued engagement and sustainability of lifestyle changes.Conclusions: The features of a successful lifestyle intervention targeting overweight and obese women include (i) a holistic life-course approach to provide education and guidance, (ii) using mobile health platforms to reduce barriers, provide personalized feedback and promote goal-setting, and (iii) health nudges to cultivate sustained lifestyle habits.

scholarly journals Image-Based Dietary Assessment and Tailored Feedback Using Mobile Technology: Mediating Behavior Change in Young Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene Shoneye ◽  
Satvinder Dhaliwal ◽  
Christina Pollard ◽  
Carol Boushey ◽  
Edward Delp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Nutrition Interventions ◽  
Text Messaging Intervention ◽  
Dietary Feedback

Assessing the implementation of nutrition interventions is important to identify characteristics and dietary patterns of individuals who benefit most. The aim was to report on young adults’ experiences of receiving dietary feedback text messaging intervention. Diet was captured using an image-based 4-day mobile food recordTM application (mFRTM) and assessed to formulate two tailored feedback text messages on fruit and vegetables and energy-dense nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods and beverages. At 6-months 143 participants completed a second mFRTM and a questionnaire evaluating the dietary feedback. Participants who agreed the text messages made them think about how much vegetables they ate were more likely to increase their intake by at least half a serve than those who disagreed [odds ratio (OR) = 4.28, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.76 to 10.39]. Those who agreed the text messages made them think about how much EDNP foods they ate, were twice as likely to decrease their intake by over half a serve (OR = 2.39, 95%CI: 1.12 to 5.25) than those who disagreed. Undertaking detailed dietary assessment ensured the tailored feedback was constructive and relevant. Personal contemplation about vegetable and EDNP food intake appears to be a mediator of dietary change in young adults.

scholarly journals Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) for Weight Management in Iranian Overweight and Obese Women: A Pilot Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Faghanipour ◽  
Eftekharalsadat Hajikazemi ◽  
Soghra Nikpour ◽  
Shabnam al-Sadat Shariatpanahi ◽  
Agha Fatemeh Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Weight Management ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Clinical Trial Registration ◽  
Information Session ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

We conducted a text message-based intervention for weight management over three months by two months intervention and one month wash-out period. In a quasi-experimental study with control () and experimental group (), 80 overweight and obese employed women were entered. Participants were recruited via announcement. All subjects attended a face-to-face information session and received a booklet that contained food calorie chart and strategies and recommendations for weight management. The experimental group received text messages (SMS) about weight management twice a day for two months, in addition to the information and the booklet which they had received in the information session. Also, the experimental group was instructed to weekly self-weight and to send the data to the principle researcher. All subjects were measured for baseline and secondary weight in a standardized manner by a nurse, and the data were compared between the two groups. Experimental group lost more weight than the control group (1.5 kg difference, ). Text messaging seems to be an effective channel of communication for weight management in Iranian overweight and obese women. The clinical trial registration number isIRCT201204029360N1.

scholarly journals “A Gift with Strings Attached”: Parents’ Experiences of Teenagers’ Mobile Phone Text Messaging

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Epiphanie Mukasano ◽  
Catherina J. Schenck ◽  
Hester M van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Open Communication ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Parents Experiences

While the rapid adoption of mobile technology became global, the rate at which young people adopted it was even bigger. Most studies focussed on the experiences of the teenagers. In this study the aim of the study was to explore parents’ experiences of their teenagers’ text messages. A qualitative exploratory research design was adopted. The population was parents/guardians (males and females) of teenagers (boys and girls) attending high schools in Cape Town South Africa. Available and snowball sampling were used. All participants were recruited in the Southern Suburbs and Cape Flats of the Cape Metropolitan Area. In total 11 parents were interviewed using an interview guideline. The interviews were transcribed, independently coded and thematically analysed. The results show that mobile phones are no ordinary gifts. They are given with strings attached. Once in teenagers’ hands, the devices serve both communication and monitoring purposes. It comes with a set of given or negotiated rules and new expectations. The study also emphasises the importance of a trusting relationship with teenagers, respecting their privacy, and the disengagement process from their parents. The importance of positive relationships and open communication as well as negotiated rules in the management of the mobile phone is recommended.

scholarly journals Women's and Midwives' Perspectives on the Design of a Text Messaging Support for Maternal Obesity Services: An Exploratory Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Soltani ◽  
P. J. Furness ◽  
M. A. Arden ◽  
K. McSeveny ◽  
C. Garland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Maternal Obesity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Message Content ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Purposive Sample

This study was aimed to explore women’s and midwives’ views on the use of mobile technology in supporting obese pregnant women with healthy lifestyle choices. A purposive sample of 14 women and midwives participated in four focus groups in Doncaster, UK. A content analysis of the transcripts from the first focus group led to the emergence of three main constructs with associated subcategories including Benefits (“modernising,” “motivating,” “reminding,” and “reducing” the sense of isolation), Risks and Limitations (possibility of “being offensive,” “creating pressure or guilt,” and “being influenced by mood”), and Service Delivery (making it “available to all pregnant women,” giving attention to the “message tone” and development of “message content”). They also suggested the use of other modalities such as web-based services for weight management during pregnancy. Based on the above results a text messaging service was developed and presented to the 2nd focus group participants who confirmed the positive views from the first focus group on the use of the text messaging as being supportive and informative. The participants also welcomed “women’s engagement and choice” in deciding the content, timing and frequency of messages. The results informed the development of a text messaging service to support maternal obesity management. The implementation and acceptability of this service requires further investigation.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Perception of Using Text Messages as an Adjunct Therapy for Low-Income, Minority Mothers With Postpartum Depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. e4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew A Broom ◽  
Amy S Ladley ◽  
Elizabeth A Rhyne ◽  
Donna R Halloran
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Adjunct Therapy ◽  
Traditional Counseling

Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common medical problem among new mothers that can have a negative impact on infant health. Traditional treatments are often difficult for low-income mothers to complete, particularly given the numerous barriers families face. Objective Among low-income, primarily racial, and ethnic minority mothers with postpartum depression, our aim was to evaluate (1) the feasibility of sending supportive text messages, and (2) the perception of receiving private, supportive text messages for postpartum depression. Methods Mothers found to be at risk for postpartum depression received supportive text messages four times weekly for 6 months in addition to receiving access to traditional counseling services based within an academic pediatric office. Feasibility was evaluated along with cellular and text messaging use, access, and perception of the message protocol. Perception of the message protocol was evaluated at study completion via a Likert scale questionnaire and open-ended qualitative survey. Results In total, 4158/4790 (86.81%) text messages were successfully delivered to 54 mothers over a 6-month period at a low cost (US $777.60). Among the 96 scripted messages, 37 unique messages (38.54%) allowed for a response. Of all sent messages that allowed for responses, 7.30% (118/1616) were responded to, and 66.1% of those responses requested a call back; 46% (25/54) of mothers responded at least once to a text message. Mothers felt that messages were easily received and read (25/28, 89%) and relevant to them personally (23/28, 82%). Most shared texts with others (21/28, 75%). Conclusions Text messaging is feasible, well-accepted, and may serve as a simple, inexpensive adjunct therapy well-suited to cross socioeconomic boundaries and provide private support for at-risk mothers suffering from postpartum depression.

mDiabetes initiative using text messages to improve lifestyle and health-seeking behaviour in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 155-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambady Ramachandran ◽  
Rajeev Kumar ◽  
Arun Nanditha ◽  
Arun Raghavan ◽  
Chamukuttan Snehalatha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
The Impact

BackgroundData on the use of mobile technology in public health are sparse. Text messaging is cost-effective in disseminating information to large communities. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, initiated and executed this mDiabetes programme.ObjectivesThe main objective of this commissioned study was to test the feasibility of using mobile technology to reach a large number of people to improve their lifestyle and health-seeking behaviour. Participants’ interest, acceptability and scope for improvement were assessed.MethodsThis mDiabetes observational study was done in India between 2016 and 2017. Text messages inviting registrations were sent to 130 million people in the country, mostly to the working class. Respondents (n=107 548) were registered by dialling a given phone number (missed phone call) or through a website. Based on the response, participants were grouped into six categories: persons with diabetes, pregnant/lactating women, high-risk individuals, healthcare professionals, elderly and normal population. They received 90 messages on healthy living during the 6 months. The impact of intervention was assessed at the third and sixth months by feedback messages. Telephonic interviews were conducted at 1 year in a subpopulation (n=855).ResultsThe registered respondents, 31 725, were grouped into six categories. 21.4% had diabetes and 5.3% had multiple risk factors. 15.6% responded to feedback messages. Among them, 57.2% followed a healthy diet, 72.3% practised advice on physical activity, 51.9% screened for diabetes and 67.3% checked their glycaemic status. The telephonic interviews showed that the programme was feasible and acceptable. The participants suggested use of interactive voice response system for registration and motivation.Discussion and conclusionThe study demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of mHealth in a large population to disseminate knowledge regarding diabetes and healthy lifestyle, and to improve health-seeking behaviour. It helped to identify the limitations and scope for future improvements.

Improving Family Communication

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Vilma Medrano ◽  
Gladys Bonilla ◽  
Ericka Hernández ◽  
Mariana Harnecker Romanjek ◽  
Adriana Gómez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Communication ◽  
Mobile Networks ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Personal Responsibility ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Broadband Service ◽  
Cues To Action

Introduction: TeenSmart International harnesses the power and flexibility of technology to empower youth to take personal responsibility for their health and lifestyle choices. Access to the Internet via mobile phones is often cheaper than paying to connect to a wired broadband service, and in rural areas, mobile networks may be the only means of accessing the Internet. This study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of “cues to action” or brief motivating cell phone text messages to improve adolescent family communication and relationships. Method: A quasi-experimental design using a voluntary sample of 100 Nicaraguan youth at high risk for poor family communication participated. Pre- and posttest quantitative measures using Student t statistical analysis, a focus group, and a participant testimony provided the evaluation evidence. Results: Findings suggest that there are economic and motivational barriers to the use of text messages, but when barriers are eliminated, the behavioral results are positive. Youth who received two weekly text messages over a 6-month period demonstrated statistically significant improvements in family communication perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors, strengthening their family communications and relationships. Conclusion: Brief and personalized text messaging “cues to action” may be a cost-effective intervention to improve adolescent healthy lifestyle behaviors.

scholarly journals Maternal obesity and child health at different ages

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Yuri V. Petrenko ◽  
Valeriya P. Novikova ◽  
Anna V. Polunina
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Maternal Obesity ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Functional Constipation ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Hypothalamic Syndrome ◽  
First Year Of Life

In recent years, the number of obese women of childbearing age has increased significantly. The aim of this study was to reveal the influence of maternal obesity during pregnancy on the longterm health of the offspring. This study was performed in the outpatient clinic in St. Petersburg with 76 adolescents with chronic diseases aged from 6 to 17 years. The mean age of the examined was 12.67 ± 3.19 years; the ratio of girls to boys was 6 : 7. Children were divided into 2 groups: the main group included 26 adolescents whose mothers were obese before and during pregnancy. 50 teen agers from mothers with normal BMI during pregnancy presented comparison group. The main group and the comparison group did not differ in age and sex. The children were examined by a pediatrician. Data on the transferred diseases are obtained from an outpatient card. It has been established that maternal obesity may be considered a risk factor for miscarriage, having low birth weight babies or babies weighing more than 4 kg, as well as a risk factor for rickets, parathrophies and functional constipation in the first year of life. In adolescentes, obesity, euthyroid goiter, hypothalamic syndrome and other endocrinopathies are typical for children born from obese mothers. Several medical conditions related to obesity such as chronic pancreatitis, hiatal hernia, iron deficiency anemia and orthopaedic foot and ankle pathology are commonly seen in children of obese mothers. Maternal obesity is associated with diseases of children not only in the period of newborn, but also in adolescence.

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CCIT Journal ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Hani Dewi Ariessanti ◽  
Radiyanto Radiyanto ◽  
Afridha Septian Yuswanto
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Communication Media ◽  
The Brain

As the development of mobile technology which is not only used as telephone and text messages, but also can be used as a devices for controlling a safe. Such as a smarthphone that contained the computer’s features. So, the technology can be controlled remotely and according to what the user wants. Safe is a tool that is capable for helping human’s high risk work. That is why people make a safe for minimize the risk of crime and for securing, securing the valuable objects. Therefore, a safe’s security is designed by using motor servo as an output of the safe’s door movement,microcontroller as the brain, bluetooth as a communication media to send the data or input from the app, and android smartphone is taking role as a device which is contolling remotely the safe

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