The effect of Health and Nutrition Education Intervention on postpartum practices

The effect of Health and Nutrition Education Intervention on postpartum practices: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12607000549426

Enrollment

410

Registered

2007-10-25

Start date

2003-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

‘Sitting month’ is the Chinese tradition for postpartum customs. Available studies indicate that some of the traditional postpartum practices are potentially harmful for women’s health. The study aimed to assess the effect of a health and nutrition education intervention, which focused on improving postpartum dietary quality and optimal health behaviors.

Interventions

The nutrition and health education intervention consists of two, two hour education sessions. It focuses on healthy eating and lifestyle during puerperium, basic knowledge on nutrition, general concepts on balanced diet, optimal hygiene behavior and physical exercise patterns during postpartum period.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Primary purpose

Educational / counselling / training

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Healthy pregnant women at the third trimester.

Exclusion criteria

Complicated pregnancy.

Outcome results