Low birth weight infants in pregnant adolescents Inappropriate gestational weight gain in pregnant adolescents Individual and Family Self-management behaviors in pregnant adolescents Pregnant Adolescents Individual and Family Self-Management Program Low Birth Weight Prevention Behaviors Gestational Weight Gain Neonatal Birth Weight
Conditions
Interventions
This intervention is designed to promote Individual and Family Self-Management among pregnant adolescents, enabling them to develop behaviors to prevent low birth weight infants, achieve appropriate g
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention Behavioral
The Individual and Family Self-Management Program,Usual care
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
13 Years to 19 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women aged under 20 years, experiencing their first pregnancy (primigravida), with a singleton pregnancy. 2. Gestational age between 16 to 20 weeks. 3. Absence of symptoms that would impede participation in program activities, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting or dizziness. 4. Absence of underlying medical conditions that could adversely affect pregnancy outcomes, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hematologic disorders, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders or sexually transmitted infections. 5. No severe mental health issues or extreme stress. 6. Participants must have the ability to listen, speak, read and write Thai. 7. Participants must have access to a smartphone and be able to communicate via LINE Official Account. 8. There are caregivers who cooperate in participating in the research. he caregiver's qualifications are as follows: 8.1 Age of 17 years and older. (This is because, in cases where the caregiver is the husband of a pregnant adolescent, he becomes an adult upon marriage. Individuals under 20 years of age can legally register their marriage if they are at least 17 years old and have obtained consent from their parents or legal guardians, or have been granted permission by the court. Marriage before the age of 20 grants legal majority to the minor.) 8.2 Lives in the same household as the participant. 8.3 Caregivers must have a relationship based on their roles and duties. This relationship may be through blood or legal ties. They should have a strong interpersonal relationship with the participant, showing affection and concern. Caregivers must be capable of providing continuous financial support, antenatal care coordination, and health assistance to the participant throughout their hospital visits for prenatal care and upon returning home. Examples include a husband, mother or father. The participant will be asked to nominate one caregiver to participate in the research. 8.4 Must be fully conscious and mentally competent, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write Thai. 8.5 Participants must have access to a smartphone and be able to communicate via LINE Official Account. 8.6 The participant agrees to participate in the research.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Have serious complications affecting the fetus, such as vaginal bleeding, premature uterine contractions, miscarriage, premature rupture of membranes, and premature labor. 2. Have fetal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), or abnormal internal organ growth, such as an enlarged liver or spleen.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Low Birth Weight Prevention Behaviors Pre-experimental, week 8, and week 12 questionnaire,Gestational Weight Gain Pre-experimental, week 4, week 8, and week 12 questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neonatal Birth Weight On the day of birth questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChinnawat Chankra
Faculty of Nursing Naresuan University
Outcome results
None listed