Public health Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
A motivational and behavioural management intervention consisting of two face-to-face physical activity (PA) consultations delivered at the start and end of a 10-week group pram-walking programme.
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Sponsors
University of Stirling (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.18 years of age or older 2. Have given birth in the last year 3. Has received 6 - 8 week postnatal check-up with a suitable health professional 4. Insufficiently active (e.g. participates in less than the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on five days of the week) 5. Able to communicate verbally, and in written format, in English
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Medical contraindications to physical activity 2. Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity behaviour change measured using accelerometers (Actigraph GT3X), pedometers (Omron Healthcare UK Ltd) and the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall (PAR) interview. All primary and secondary outcome measures will be taken at baseline, 3 and 6 months from baseline. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Psychological well-being 2. Fatigue 3. Cardiovascular fitness 4. Weight 5. Body mass index (BMI) 6. Body composition (e.g. percentage body fat, fat mass and fat-free mass) 7. Theoretical mediators of physical activity behaviour change Added 24/02/2011: All primary and secondary outcome measures will be taken at baseline, 3 and 6 months from baseline. Previous measures: All primary and secondary outcome measures will be taken at baseline, 3 and 6 months from baseline with the exception of a self-report questionnaire measuring theoretical mediators of physical activity behaviour change (baseline and 3 months only). | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed