MobileMums: A randomized controlled trial of an SMS-based physical activity intervention


Autoria(s): Fjeldsoe, Brianna S.; Miller, Yvette D.; Marshall, Alison L.
Data(s)

20/02/2010

Resumo

Background Postnatal women (<12 months postpartum) are at increased risk of physical inactivity. Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a theory-based physical activity (PA) intervention delivered to postnatal women primarily via mobile telephone short message service (SMS). Methods Eighty-eight women were randomized to the intervention (n=45) or minimal contact control (n=43) condition. The 12-week intervention consisted of a face-to-face PA goal-setting consultation, a goal-setting magnet, three to five personally tailored SMS/week and a nominated support person who received two SMS per week. SMS content targeted constructs of social cognitive theory. Frequency (days/week) and duration (min/week) of PA participation and walking for exercise were assessed via self-report at baseline, 6 and 13 weeks. Results Intervention participants increased PA frequency by 1.82 days/week (SE±0.18) by 13 weeks (F(2,85)=4.46, p=0.038) and walking for exercise frequency by 1.08 days/ week (SE±0.24) by 13 weeks (F(2,85)=5.38, p=0.02). Positive trends were observed for duration (min/week) of PA and walking for exercise. Conclusions Intervention exposure resulted in increased frequency of PA and walking for exercise in postnatal women.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/40713/

Publicador

Springer New YorK LLC

Relação

DOI:10.1007/s12160-010-9170-z

Fjeldsoe, Brianna S., Miller, Yvette D., & Marshall, Alison L. (2010) MobileMums: A randomized controlled trial of an SMS-based physical activity intervention. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 39(2), pp. 101-111.

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Copyright 2010 The Society of Behavioral Medicine

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #111700 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES #Mobile Phone #Physical Activity #Postnatal #Intervention #Social Cognitive Theory
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Journal Article