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O'Connor H, Willcox JC, de Jersey S, Wright C, Wilkinson SA. Digital preconception interventions targeting weight, diet and physical activity: A systematic review. Nutr Diet 2023. [PMID: 37845187 DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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AIM Optimising preconception health increases the likelihood of conception, positively influences short- and long-term pregnancy outcomes and reduces intergenerational chronic disease risk. Our aim was to synthesise study characteristics and maternal outcomes of digital or blended (combining face to face and digital modalities) interventions in the preconception period. METHODS We searched six databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, CINHAL and PsycINFO) from 1990 to November 2022 according to the PRISMA guidelines for randomised control trials, quasi-experimental trials, observation studies with historical control group. Studies were included if they targeted women of childbearing age, older than 18 years, who were not currently pregnant and were between pregnancies or/and actively trying to conceive. Interventions had to be delivered digitally or via digital health in combination with face-to-face delivery and aimed to improve modifiable behaviours, including dietary intake, physical activity, weight and supplementation. Studies that included women diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics quality criteria checklist. Study characteristics, intervention characteristics and outcome data were extracted. RESULTS Ten studies (total participants n=4,461) were included, consisting of nine randomised control trials and one pre-post cohort study. Seven studies received a low risk of bias and two received a neutral risk of bias. Four were digitally delivered and six were delivered using blended modalities. A wide range of digital delivery modalities were employed, with the most common being email and text messaging. Other digital delivery methods included web-based educational materials, social media, phone applications, online forums and online conversational agents. Studies with longer engagement that utilised blended delivery showed greater weight loss. CONCLUSION More effective interventions appear to combine both traditional and digital delivery methods. More research is needed to adequately test effective delivery modalities across a diverse range of digital delivery methods, as high heterogeneity was observed across the small number of included studies.
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- Hannah O'Connor
- Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Butterfield Street Herston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northwest Territories, Australia
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- Centre for Clinical Research and Perinatal Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Butterfield Street Herston, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Lifestyle Maternity, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Obstetric Medicine, Mater Mothers' Hospitals, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Wilkinson SA, Guyatt S, Willcox JC. Informing a healthy eating and physical activity program to decrease postnatal weight retention: What are women experiencing and what type of program do they want? Health Promot J Austr 2023; 34:111-122. [PMID: 36168851 PMCID: PMC10091959 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Retention of weight gained during pregnancy contributes to overweight and obesity and consequent chronic disease risk. Early programs have been successful in improving diet quality, physical activity levels and reducing postnatal weight retention. However, barriers to program engagement remain. This study aimed to investigate women's healthy eating, physical activity and weight experiences and explore their views regarding digital health interventions to assist meeting their lifestyle goals. METHODS This qualitative descriptive study utilised semi-structured interviews with women who had recently become mothers who had gestational diabetes or a body mass index above 25 kg/m2 . Themes were then identified through thematic analysis of interview transcripts. RESULTS Nine women were interviewed (average age 33.4 ± 4.2 years). The two distinct areas of questioning resulted in two overarching topics: (i) Enablers and barriers to maintaining regular physical activity and a healthy dietary pattern; and (ii) characteristics of a postpartum program to enable meeting of diet, physical activity and weight loss goals. These topics each had their own descriptive themes and sub-themes. CONCLUSIONS Understanding women's needs and viewpoints for a postnatal diet, physical activity and weight program allows researchers to design a program to maximise engagement and outcomes. SO WHAT?: Any further postnatal program must leverage off existing infrastructure, integrate learnings from published formative work and harnesses the impact of digital delivery. This will improve program accessibility and provide ongoing contact for sustained behaviour change through text messaging and providing digital resources in a dynamic format women can engage with in their own time.
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- Shelley A Wilkinson
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Mothers, Babies and Women's Theme, Mater Research Institute - The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Mater Misericordiae Ltd, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Wilkinson SA, Fjeldsoe B, Willcox JC. Evaluation of the Pragmatic Implementation of a Digital Health Intervention Promoting Healthy Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Gestational Weight Gain for Women Entering Pregnancy at a High Body Mass Index. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030588. [PMID: 36771295 PMCID: PMC9921852 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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txt4two is a multi-modality intervention promoting healthy pregnancy nutrition, physical activity (PA), and gestational weight gain (GWG), which had been previously evaluated in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT). This study aimed to evaluate a pragmatic implementation of an adapted version of txt4two in a public tertiary hospital. Using a consecutive cohort design, txt4two was delivered to women with a pre-pregnancy BMI > 25 kg/m2, between 10 + 0 to 17 + 6 weeks. Control and intervention cohorts (n = 150) were planned, with surveys and weight measures at baseline and 36 weeks. The txt4two cohort received a dietetic goal-setting appointment and program (SMS, website, and videos). The navigation of disparate hospital systems and the COVID-19 pandemic saw adaptation and adoption take two years. The intervention cohort (n = 35; 43% full data) demonstrated significant differences (mean (SD)), compared to the control cohort (n = 97; 45% full data) in vegetable intake (+0.9 (1.2) versus +0.1 (0.7), p = 0.03), fiber-diet quality index (+0.6 (0.8) versus 0.1 (0.5), p = 0.012), and total diet quality index (+0.7 (1.1) versus +0.2 (±0.6), p = 0.008), but not for PA or GWG. Most (85.7%) intervention participants found txt4two extremely or moderately useful, and 92.9% would recommend it. Embedding the program in a non-RCT context raised implementation challenges. Understanding the facilitators and barriers to adaptation and adoption will strengthen the evidence for the refinement of implementation plans.
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- Shelley A. Wilkinson
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-7-3365-6849
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety, Institute of Health Transformation, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC 3125, Australia
- Impact Obesity, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, Australia
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Nguyen-Ngo C, Salomon C, Lai A, Willcox JC, Lappas M. Anti-inflammatory effects of gallic acid in human gestational tissues in vitro. Reproduction 2021; 160:561-578. [PMID: 32698152 DOI: 10.1530/rep-20-0249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Spontaneous preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity globally. Activation of the maternal immune system leads to a downstream cascade of proinflammatory events that culminate in the activation of spontaneous uterine contractions and the rupture of the foetal membranes. Anti-inflammatory agents may be a novel therapeutic approach to prevent inflammation-induced myometrial contractions and premature rupture of foetal membranes. The polyphenol gallic acid has been previously shown to exert potent anti-inflammatory effects. Thus, this study aimed to determine the effect of gallic acid on proinflammatory and pro-labour mediators in cytokine-stimulated gestational tissues in vitro. In primary human cells isolated from myometrium and foetal membranes (decidua, and amnion mesenchymal and epithelial cells), gallic acid treatment suppressed inflammation-induced expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines and extracellular matrix-degrading and matrix-remodelling enzymes. Gallic acid also significantly inhibited inflammation-induced myometrial activation as evidenced by decreased expression of contraction-associated proteins, the uterotonic PGF2α and collagen cell contractility. Using a global proteomic approach, gallic acid may differentially regulate proteins associated with collagen synthesis, cell contractility and protein synthesis in primary myometrial and decidual cells. In summary, gallic acid inhibited inflammation-induced mediators involved in active labour in primary cells isolated from myometrium and foetal membranes. These in vitro studies suggest that the polyphenol gallic acid may be able to suppress the production of proinflammatory and pro-labour mediators involved in myometrial contractions and rupture of foetal membranes. Future preclinical studies may elucidate the efficacy of gallic acid in preventing inflammation-driven preterm birth.
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- Caitlyn Nguyen-Ngo
- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Exosome Biology Laboratory, Centre for Clinical Diagnostics, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Exosome Biology Laboratory, Centre for Clinical Diagnostics, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Allied Health, Social Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.,Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Rahmawati W, Willcox JC, van der Pligt P, Worsley A. Nutrition information-seeking behaviour of Indonesian pregnant women. Midwifery 2021; 100:103040. [PMID: 34077814 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate Indonesian pregnant women's experiences in seeking and receiving nutrition information. DESIGN Qualitative semi-structured interviews analysed with thematic analysis. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Twenty-three pregnant women in Malang City, Indonesia were interviewed between December 2018 and January 2019. FINDINGS Four key themes emerged concerning pregnant women's nutrition information-seeking behaviour: (i) Most women passively received nutrition information rather than actively seeking it; (ii) Women sought and received nutrition information from multiple sources including health professionals, social networks and the Internet, with varying levels of trust; (iii) Health professionals, including doctors, midwives and nutritionists, did not provide consistent and timely information; and (iv) Most women could identify gaps between nutrition information provided by health professionals and their expectations. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE This study identified opportunities for Indonesian health authorities to enhance their nutrition education services. This study suggests improvements that could extend the systematic provision of nutrition education to meet the needs of pregnant women in developing countries.
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- Widya Rahmawati
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Victoria, Australia; Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang 65145, East Java, Indonesia.
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- School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora 3083, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Epworth HealthCare Partnership, Institute of Health Transformation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University, Burwood 3125, Victoria, Australia; School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia Brisbane 4072, Australia.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Victoria, Australia.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Victoria, Australia.
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Hill B, Shrewsbury V, Bergmeier H, Iriving M, Martin J, Bailey C, Walker R, Harrison CL, Hollis JL, Hunter SA, Kilpatrick M, Lim S, Moran LJ, Salisbury J, A J M Schoenaker D, Willcox JC, Skouteris H. Maternal obesity prevention: The Health in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Early- and Mid-Career Researcher Collective. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2021; 61:310-314. [PMID: 33533480 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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There is a clear impetus for researchers to facilitate cross-sector and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve collective action for maternal obesity prevention. Building early- and mid-career researchers' capacity to sustainably develop collective action into the future is key. Therefore, the national Health in Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Early- and Mid-career Researcher Collective (HiPPP EMR-C) was formed. Here, we describe the aim, key goals and future directions of the HiPPP EMR-C. Guided by the Simplified Framework for Understanding Collective Action, we aim to build our capacity as researchers, form policy stakeholder relationships and focus on generating impact to optimise maternal and child health and well-being.
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- Briony Hill
- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre, The Sax Institute, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.,School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia
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- Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) and Alcohol and Obesity Policy at Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Population Health, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- Aboriginal Cultural Consultancy, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- NSW Get Healthy in Pregnancy Service, NSW Office of Preventive Health, NSW Ministry of Health, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Willcox JC, Februhartanty J, Satheannoppakao W, Hutchinson C, Itsiopoulos C, Worsley A. Commercial growing up milks: usage frequency and associated child and demographic factors across four Asia Pacific countries. J Hum Nutr Diet 2021; 34:524-533. [PMID: 33406319 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Commercial growing up milks (GUMs) targeted at children from 12 to 36 months of age are a rapidly growing industry, particularly across the Asia Pacific. METHODS The present study assessed the frequency of use and socio-demographic and child associations of commercial GUM feeding in children, aged between 12 and 36 months, in capital cities in four Asia Pacific countries. Mothers of children aged between 12 and 36 months were surveyed, assessing GUM feeding frequency in the past month. A market research company database was used to survey across Asia Pacific urban cities, including Bangkok Thailand, Jakarta Indonesia, Singapore and Australian Capital Cities (ACC). RESULTS More than 1000 women (n = 1051) were surveyed (Bangkok, n = 263; Jakarta, n = 275; ACC, n = 252; Singapore, n = 261). The mean (SD) age of mothers was 32.4 (5.3) years and that of children was 23.6 (6.7) months. In total, 62.7% of the children were fed GUMs more than once per week with significant country variance. In comparison with ACC, Asian countries were significantly more likely to feed GUMs ≥once per week: Bangkok [odds ratio (OR) = 5.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 3.8-8.6]; Jakarta (OR = 3.5, 95% CI = 2.3-5.5); and Singapore (OR = 7.4, 95% CI = 4.9-11.1). Associations of GUM feeding included: maternal tertiary education; mothers younger than 30 years; working full time; and feeding of commercial infant formula under 12 months. CONCLUSIONS This is the first published study to explore commercial GUM feeding in and between countries. The incidence of GUM feeding, in contrast to international recommendations, signals the need for further research into the drivers for GUM feeding and its contribution to the diet.
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- J C Willcox
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition (SEAMEO RECFON)/Pusat Kajian Gizi Regional (PKGR), Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia
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Rahmawati W, van der Pligt P, Worsley A, Willcox JC. Indonesian antenatal nutrition education: A qualitative study of healthcare professional views. Womens Health (Lond) 2021; 17:17455065211066077. [PMID: 34892998 PMCID: PMC8669879 DOI: 10.1177/17455065211066077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early lifestyle intervention, including antenatal nutrition education, is required to reduce the triple burden of malnutrition. Understanding healthcare professionals' views and experiences is essential for improving future nutrition education programmes for Indonesian pregnant women. This study aimed to investigate the views of Indonesian antenatal healthcare professionals regarding nutrition education for pregnant women and the improvements required to provide more effective antenatal nutrition education. METHODS A descriptive qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews was conducted with 24 healthcare professionals, including nutritionists (n = 10), midwives (n = 9) and obstetricians (n = 5) in Malang, Indonesia, between December 2018 and January 2019. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS The study identified four main themes. First, healthcare professionals were aware of the importance of providing antenatal nutrition education, which included supporting its targeted delivery. Second, there were differing views on who should provide nutrition education. Most midwives and obstetricians viewed nutritionists as the prime nutrition education provider. Nutritionists were confident in their capability to provide nutrition education. However, some nutritionists reported that only a few women visited primary health centres and received nutrition counselling via this pathway. Third, healthcare professionals revealed some barriers in providing education for women. These barriers included a limited number of nutritionists, lack of consistent guidelines, lack of healthcare professionals' nutrition knowledge and lack of time during antenatal care services. Fourth, participants expressed the need to strengthen some system elements, including reinforcing collaboration, developing guidelines, and enhancing capacity building to improve future antenatal nutrition education. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare professionals play a central role in the provision of antenatal nutrition education. This study highlighted the importance of educational models that incorporate various antenatal nutrition education delivery strategies. These methods include maximizing referral systems and optimizing education through multiple delivery methods, from digital modes to traditional face-to-face nutrition education in pregnancy classes and community-based health services.
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- Widya Rahmawati
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
- Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research–Epworth HealthCare Partnership, Institute of Health Transformation, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Nguyen-Ngo C, Willcox JC, Lappas M. Anti-inflammatory effects of phenolic acids punicalagin and curcumin in human placenta and adipose tissue. Placenta 2020; 100:1-12. [PMID: 32814232 DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The world is witnessing a steady rise in the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), correlated with the current obesity epidemic. Both GDM and obesity negatively impact both the health of women but also that of the next generation. GDM and maternal obesity are associated with increased maternal and fetal inflammation and oxidative stress. A safe and effective intervention that can prevent these pathological features, and reduce the intergenerational burden, is required. Phenolic acids, such as punicalagin and curcumin, possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the effects of punicalagin and curcumin on pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines, and antioxidant expression in an in vitro model of inflammation. METHODS Human placenta, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) explants were obtained at term elective Caesarean section and stimulated with TNF alpha (TNF). RESULTS We found that punicalagin and curcumin significantly supressed TNF-induced pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL1A, IL1B, and IL6) and chemokine (CCL2-4, CXCL1, CXCL5 and CXCL8) expression in human placenta, VAT and SAT. Anti-inflammatory cytokine IL4 and IL13 mRNA expression was also upregulated by punicalagin and curcumin treatment in placenta, VAT and SAT. Punicalagin and curcumin also altered antioxidant (SOD2 and catalase) mRNA expression in placenta, VAT and SAT, with minimal effect on hydrogen peroxide concentrations in tissue lysates. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that the phenolic acids punicalagin and curcumin possess potent anti-inflammatory capabilities in in vitro human models of inflammation. Further studies are warranted to determine their suitability as therapeutic interventions for pro-inflammatory gestational complications, including GDM and maternal obesity.
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- Caitlyn Nguyen-Ngo
- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
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Sarapis K, Thomas CJ, Hoskin J, George ES, Marx W, Mayr HL, Kennedy G, Pipingas A, Willcox JC, Prendergast LA, Itsiopoulos C, Moschonis G. The Effect of High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Australian Adults: A Randomized, Controlled, Cross-Over Study. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12082272. [PMID: 32751219 PMCID: PMC7468912 DOI: 10.3390/nu12082272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is suggested to be cardioprotective, partly due to its high phenolic content. We investigated the effect of extra virgin high polyphenol olive oil (HPOO) versus low polyphenol olive oil (LPOO) on blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness in healthy Australian adults. In a double-blind, randomized, controlled cross-over trial, 50 participants (age 38.5 ± 13.9 years, 66% female) were randomized to consume 60 mL/day of either HPOO (360 mg/kg polyphenols) or LPOO (86 mg/kg polyphenols) for three weeks. Following a two-week washout period, participants crossed over to consume the alternate oil. Anthropometric data, peripheral BP, central BP and arterial stiffness were measured at baseline and follow up. No significant differences were observed in the changes from baseline to follow up between the two treatments. However, a significant decrease in peripheral and central systolic BP (SBP) by 2.5 mmHg (95% CI: −4.7 to −0.3) and 2.7 mmHg (95% CI: −4.7 to −0.6), respectively, was observed after HPOO consumption. Neither olive oil changed diastolic BP (DBP) or measures of arterial stiffness. The reductions in SBP after HPOO consumption provide evidence for a potentially widely accessible dietary intervention to prevent cardiovascular disease in a multiethnic population. Longer intervention studies and/or higher doses of EVOO polyphenols are warranted to elucidate the potential effect on DBP and arterial stiffness.
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- Katerina Sarapis
- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (K.S.); (J.H.); (E.S.G.); (W.M.); (J.C.W.)
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia;
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (K.S.); (J.H.); (E.S.G.); (W.M.); (J.C.W.)
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (K.S.); (J.H.); (E.S.G.); (W.M.); (J.C.W.)
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (K.S.); (J.H.); (E.S.G.); (W.M.); (J.C.W.)
- Impact (the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation), Food & Mood Centre, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (H.L.M.); (C.I.)
- Bond University Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Brisbane 4226, Australia
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane 4102, Australia
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- Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia; (G.K.); (A.P.)
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- Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne 3122, Australia; (G.K.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (K.S.); (J.H.); (E.S.G.); (W.M.); (J.C.W.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia;
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (H.L.M.); (C.I.)
- College of Science, Health, Engineering and Education, Murdoch University, Perth 6150, Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne 3086, Australia; (K.S.); (J.H.); (E.S.G.); (W.M.); (J.C.W.)
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Willcox JC, Chai D, Beilin LJ, Prescott SL, Silva D, Neppe C, Huang RC. Evaluating Engagement in a Digital and Dietetic Intervention Promoting Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy: Mixed Methods Study. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e17845. [PMID: 32442153 PMCID: PMC7380982 DOI: 10.2196/17845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Early excess and inadequate gestational weight gain (GWG) have been associated with negative outcomes for mother and child. The use of digital media to deliver pregnancy lifestyle interventions is increasing, but there is little data on participant engagement. The Pregnancy Lifestyle Activity and Nutrition (PLAN) intervention pilot study was an electronic health and dietetic-delivered intervention program promoting healthy GWG in early pregnancy. Objective This study aims to explore the interactions of participants with the program and to assess its acceptability. Methods This study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods using data from parent randomized controlled trial (ACTRN12617000725369). Quantitative data from 22 participants in the intervention arm who completed the study provided measures of the interactions participants had with the digital components of the program and with dietetic consultations. A descriptive qualitative analysis employed semistructured interviews with 9 participants to elicit views on the acceptability of the intervention and its components. Results The electronic delivery of information and recording of weight from 8 to 20 weeks of gestation were universally accepted. Component (face-to-face dietitian, weight tracker, website information delivery, and SMS goal prompting) acceptability and engagement differed between individuals. A total of 4 key themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: supporting lifestyle change, component acceptability and value, delivery platforms, and engagement barriers. Conclusions The PLAN intervention and its delivery via a blend of personal dietetic consultations and digital program delivery was found to be acceptable and valuable to pregnant women. Individuals responded differently to various components, emphasizing the importance of including women in the development of lifestyle interventions and allowing participants to choose and tailor programs. Larger randomized controlled trials using these insights in a broader section of the community are needed to inform the iterative development of practical, time-efficient, and cost-effective ways of supporting optimal GWG with the potential to optimize outcomes for pregnant women and their child.
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- Joondalup Health Campus, Shenton Avenue, Perth, Australia
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- Joondalup Health Campus, Shenton Avenue, Perth, Australia
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Willcox JC, Dobson R, Whittaker R. Old-Fashioned Technology in the Era of "Bling": Is There a Future for Text Messaging in Health Care? J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e16630. [PMID: 31859678 PMCID: PMC6942182 DOI: 10.2196/16630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
In the quest to discover the next high-technology solution to solve many health problems, proven established technologies are often overlooked in favor of more "technologically advanced" systems that have not been fully explored for their applicability to support behavior change theory, or used by consumers. Text messages or SMS is one example of an established technology still used by consumers, but often overlooked as part of the mobile health (mHealth) toolbox. The purpose of this paper is to describe the benefits of text messages as a health promotion modality and to advocate for broader scale implementation of efficacious text message programs. Text messaging reaches consumers in a ubiquitous real-time exchange, contrasting the multistep active engagement required for apps and wearables. It continues to be the most widely adopted and least expensive mobile phone function. As an intervention modality, text messaging has taught researchers substantial lessons about tailored interactive health communication; reach and engagement, particularly in low-resource settings; and embedding of behavior change models into digital health. It supports behavior change techniques such as reinforcement, prompts and cues, goal setting, feedback on performance, support, and progress review. Consumers have provided feedback to indicate that text messages can provide them with useful information, increase perceived support, enhance motivation for healthy behavior change, and provide prompts to engage in health behaviors. Significant evidence supports the effectiveness of text messages alone as part of an mHealth toolbox or in combination with health services, to support healthy behavior change. Systematic reviews have consistently reported positive effects of text message interventions for health behavior change and disease management including smoking cessation, medication adherence, and self-management of long-term conditions and health, including diabetes and weight loss. However, few text message interventions are implemented on a large scale. There is still much to be learned from investing in text messaging delivered research. When a modality is known to be effective, we should be learning from large-scale implementation. Many other technologies currently suffer from poor long-term engagement, the digital divide within society, and low health and technology literacy of users. Investing in and incorporating the learnings and lessons from large-scale text message interventions will strengthen our way forward in the quest for the ultimate digitally delivered behavior change model.
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- Jane C Willcox
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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Nguyen-Ngo C, Willcox JC, Lappas M. Anti-Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Oxidant Effects of Naringenin in an In Vitro Human Model and an In Vivo Murine Model of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Mol Nutr Food Res 2019; 63:e1900224. [PMID: 31343820 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.201900224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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SCOPE Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), which affects up to 20% of pregnant women, is associated with maternal peripheral insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation, and oxidative stress. The flavonoid naringenin has potent anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative properties; however, its effects in GDM remain unknown. The study aimed to determine the effects of naringenin on glucose metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress associated with GDM both in vitro and in vivo. METHODS AND RESULTS In vitro, human tissue samples obtained at term elective Caesarean section are stimulated with tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) to develop a GDM-like environment. Naringenin treatment significantly improves TNF-impaired glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. In placenta and visceral adipose tissue (VAT), naringenin significantly reduces expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and increases antioxidant mRNA expression. Mechanistically, naringenin suppresses nuclear factor κB activation. In vivo, pregnant heterozygous db/+ mice are used to model GDM. Daily intraperitoneal injections of GDM mice with naringenin from gestational day 10-17 significantly improve glucose tolerance, reduces IL1A mRNA expression, and increases antioxidant mRNA expression in placenta, VAT, and subcutaneous adipose tissue. CONCLUSION Naringenin is shown to improve insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and oxidative stress associated with GDM and shows promise as a novel preventive therapeutic.
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- Caitlyn Nguyen-Ngo
- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Australia.,Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, 3086, Victoria, Australia
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- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Australia.,Mercy Perinatal Research Centre, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, 3084, Victoria, Australia
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Marx W, George ES, Mayr HL, Thomas CJ, Sarapis K, Moschonis G, Kennedy G, Pipingas A, Willcox JC, Prendergast LA, Itsiopoulos C. Effect of high polyphenol extra virgin olive oil on markers of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy Australian adults (OLIVAUS): A protocol for a double‐blind randomised, controlled, cross‐over study. Nutr Diet 2019; 77:523-528. [DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Wolfgang Marx
- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Food & Mood Centre, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine Deakin University Geelong Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Deakin University Geelong Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Bond University Nutrition and Dietetics Research Group Gold Coast Queensland Australia
- Nutrition and Dietetics Department Princess Alexandra Hospital Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology, School of Life Sciences, College of Science, Health and Engineering La Trobe University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Centre for Human Psychopharmacology Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Centre for Human Psychopharmacology Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, College of Science, Health and Engineering La Trobe University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Sport School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, College of Science Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Lappas M, Georgiou HM, Willcox JC, Permezel M, Shub A, Maynard CL, Joglekar MV, Hardikar AA. Postpartum Circulating Cell-Free Insulin DNA Levels Are Higher in Women with Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Who Develop Type 2 Diabetes in Later Life. J Diabetes Res 2019; 2019:3264184. [PMID: 31428654 PMCID: PMC6681610 DOI: 10.1155/2019/3264184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have evidence of postpartum β-cell dysfunction, which increases their risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) later in life. Elevated levels of circulating cell-free preproinsulin (INS) DNA correlate with dying β-cells in both mice and humans. The aim of this study was to determine if cell-free circulating INS DNA levels are higher in women with previous GDM who develop T2DM. METHODS We used droplet digital (dd) PCR to measure the levels of cell-free circulating methylated and unmethylated INS DNA in plasma from 97 women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT), 12 weeks following an index GDM pregnancy. Women were assessed for up to 10 years for the development of T2DM. RESULTS In the follow-up period, 22% of women developed T2DM. Compared with NGT women, total cell-free INS DNA levels were significantly higher in women who developed T2DM (P = 0.02). There was no difference in cell-free circulating unmethylated and methylated INS DNA levels between NGT women and women who developed T2DM (P = 0.09 and P = 0.07, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In women with a previous index GDM pregnancy, postpartum levels of cell-free circulating INS DNA are significantly higher in those women who later developed T2DM.
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- Martha Lappas
- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Islet Biology and Diabetes Group, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Islet Biology and Diabetes Group, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Islet Biology and Diabetes Group, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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Lappas M, Georgiou HM, Velagic A, Willcox JC, Permezel M, Shub A. Do Postpartum Levels of Apolipoproteins Prospectively Predict the Development of Type 2 Diabetes in Women with Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus? Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2018. [PMID: 29529691 DOI: 10.1055/a-0577-7700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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AIMS The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is greater in women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Apolipoprotein (Apo) species have been associated with the development of type 2 diabetes in the general population. The aim of this study was to determine if circulating levels of Apo species can predict development of type 2 diabetes in women with previous GDM. METHODS Apo AI, Apo AII, Apo B, Apo CII, Apo CIII and Apo E levels were measured in 95 women with normal glucose tolerance, 12 weeks following an index GDM pregnancy. Women were assessed for up to 10 years for the development of type 2 diabetes. RESULTS Postpartum Apo CIII levels, and Apo CIII/Apo AI, Apo CIII/Apo AII, Apo CIII/Apo CII, Apo CIII/Apo E and Apo E/Apo CIII ratios were significantly and positively associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. After controlling for age and BMI, these associations, except for the Apo E/Apo CIII ratio, remained significant. In a clinical model of prediction of type 2 diabetes that included age, BMI, and pregnancy and postnatal fasting glucose, the addition of Apo CIII levels, Apo CIII/Apo AI, Apo CIII/Apo AII, Apo CIII/Apo CII, and Apo CIII/Apo E resulted in a net reclassification improvement of 16.2%. CONCLUSIONS High Apo CIII levels and the Apo CIII/Apo AI, Apo CIII/Apo AII, Apo CIII/Apo CII, and Apo CIII/Apo E ratios are all significant risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes in women with a previous GDM pregnancy.
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- Martha Lappas
- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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Willcox JC, Wilkinson SA, Lappas M, Ball K, Crawford D, McCarthy EA, Fjeldsoe B, Whittaker R, Maddison R, Campbell KJ. A mobile health intervention promoting healthy gestational weight gain for women entering pregnancy at a high body mass index: the txt4two pilot randomised controlled trial. BJOG 2017; 124:1718-1728. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.14552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- JC Willcox
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition; Deakin University; Burwood Vic. Australia
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- Mater Research Institute; University of Queensland; South Brisbane QLD Australia
- Department of Nutrition & Dietetics; Mater Mothers Hospital; South Brisbane QLD Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; University of Melbourne; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition; Deakin University; Burwood Vic. Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition; Deakin University; Burwood Vic. Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; University of Melbourne; Melbourne Vic. Australia
- Mercy Hospital for Women; Melbourne Vic. Australia
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- School of Public Health; The University of Queensland; Herston QLD Australia
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- National Institute for Health Innovation; University of Auckland; Auckland New Zealand
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition; Deakin University; Burwood Vic. Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition; Deakin University; Burwood Vic. Australia
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Willcox JC, van der Pligt P, Ball K, Wilkinson SA, Lappas M, McCarthy EA, Campbell KJ. Views of Women and Health Professionals on mHealth Lifestyle Interventions in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Investigation. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2015; 3:e99. [PMID: 26510886 PMCID: PMC4704935 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.4869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2015] [Revised: 08/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/07/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Evidence suggests that women are failing to meet guidelines for nutrition, physical activity, and weight gain during pregnancy. Interventions to promote a healthy lifestyle in pregnancy demonstrate mixed results and many are time and resource intensive. mHealth-delivered interventions offer an opportunity to provide trusted source information in a timely and cost-effective manner. Studies regarding women’s and health professionals’ views of mHealth in antenatal care are limited. Objective This study aimed to explore women’s and health professionals’ views regarding mHealth information sources and interventions to assist women to eat well, be physically active, and gain healthy amounts of weight in pregnancy. Methods A descriptive qualitative research approach employed focus groups and in-depth interviews with 15 pregnant or postpartum women and 12 in-depth interviews with health professionals including two from each category: obstetricians, general practitioners, midwives, dietitians, physiotherapists, and community pharmacists. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed. Results Women uniformly embraced the concept of mHealth information sources and interventions in antenatal care and saw them as central to information acquisition and ideally incorporated into future antenatal care processes. Health professionals exhibited varied views perceiving mHealth as an inevitable, often parallel, service rather than one integrated into the care model.
Four key themes emerged: engagement, risk perception, responsibility, and functionality. Women saw their ability to access mHealth elements as a way to self-manage or control information acquisition that was unavailable in traditional care models and information sources. The emergence of technology was perceived by some health professionals to have shifted control of information from trusted sources, such as health professionals and health organizations, to nontrusted sources. Some health professionals were concerned about the medicolegal risks of mHealth (incorrect or harmful information and privacy concerns), while others acknowledged that mHealth was feasible if inherent risks were addressed.
Across both groups, there was uncertainty as to who should be responsible for ensuring high-quality mHealth. The absence of a key pregnancy or women’s advocacy group, lack of health funds for technologies, and the perceived inability of maternity hospitals to embrace technology were seen to be key barriers to provision.
Women consistently identified the functionality of mHealth as adding value to antenatal care models. For some health professionals, lack of familiarity with and fear of mHealth limited their engagement with and comprehension of the capacity of new technologies to support antenatal care. Conclusions Women exhibited positive views regarding mHealth for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in antenatal care. Conversely, health professionals expressed a much wider variation in attitudes and were more able to identify potential risks and barriers to development and implementation. This study contributes to the understanding of the opportunities and challenges in developing mHealth lifestyle interventions in antenatal care.
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- Jane C Willcox
- Centre for Nutrition and Physical Activity Research, School of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia.
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Willcox JC, Campbell KJ, McCarthy EA, Lappas M, Ball K, Crawford D, Shub A, Wilkinson SA. Gestational weight gain information: seeking and sources among pregnant women. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2015; 15:164. [PMID: 26249832 PMCID: PMC4528714 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-015-0600-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Promoting healthy gestational weight gain (GWG) is important for preventing obstetric and perinatal morbidity, along with obesity in both mother and child. Provision of GWG guidelines by health professionals predicts women meeting GWG guidelines. Research concerning women’s GWG information sources is limited. This study assessed pregnant women’s sources of GWG information and how, where and which women seek GWG information. Methods Consecutive women (n = 1032) received a mailed questionnaire after their first antenatal visit to a public maternity hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Recalled provision of GWG guidelines by doctors and midwives, recalled provided GWG goals, and the obtaining of GWG information and information sources were assessed. Results Participants (n = 368; 35.7 % response) averaged 32.5 years of age and 20.8 weeks gestation, with 33.7 % speaking a language other than English. One in ten women recalled receiving GWG guidelines from doctors or midwives, of which half were consistent with Institute of Medicine guidelines. More than half the women (55.4 %) had actively sought GWG information. Nulliparous (OR 7.07, 95 % CI = 3.91–12.81) and obese (OR 1.96, 95 % CI = 1.05–3.65) women were more likely to seek information. Underweight (OR 0.29, 95 % CI = 0.09–0.97) women and those working part time (OR 0.52, 95 % CI = 0.28–0.97) were less likely to seek information. Most frequently reported GWG sources included the internet (82.7 %), books (55.4 %) and friends (51.5 %). The single most important sources were identified as the internet (32.8 %), general practitioners (16.9 %) and books (14.9 %). Conclusion More than half of women were seeking GWG guidance and were more likely to consult non-clinician sources. The small numbers given GWG targets, and the dominance of non-clinical information sources, reinforces that an important opportunity to provide evidence based advice and guidance in the antenatal care setting is currently being missed. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12884-015-0600-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jane C Willcox
- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia.
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- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne/Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne/Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia.
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- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne/Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. .,Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Mater Mothers Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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Willcox JC, Campbell KJ, van der Pligt P, Hoban E, Pidd D, Wilkinson S. Excess gestational weight gain: an exploration of midwives' views and practice. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2012; 12:102. [PMID: 23013446 PMCID: PMC3531303 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-12-102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2012] [Accepted: 09/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) can affect the immediate and long term health outcomes of mother and infant. Understanding health providers' views, attitudes and practices around GWG is crucial to assist in the development of practical, time efficient and cost effective ways of supporting health providers to promote healthy GWGs. This study aimed to explore midwives' views, attitudes and approaches to the assessment, management and promotion of healthy GWG and to investigate their views on optimal interventions. METHODS Midwives working in antenatal care were recruited from one rural and one urban Australian maternity hospital employing purposive sampling strategies to assess a range of practice areas. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 15 experienced midwives using an interview guide and all interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically. RESULTS Midwives interviewed exhibited a range of views, attitudes and practices related to GWG. Three dominant themes emerged. Overall GWG was given low priority for midwives working in the antenatal care service in both hospitals. In addition, the midwives were deeply concerned for the physical and psychological health of pregnant women and worried about perceived negative impacts of discussion about weight and related interventions with women. Finally, the midwives saw themselves as central in providing lifestyle behaviour education to pregnant women and identified opportunities for support to promote healthy GWG. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate that planning and implementation of healthy GWG interventions are likely to be challenging because the factors impacting on midwives' engagement in the GWG arena are varied and complex. This study provides insights for guideline and intervention development for the promotion of healthy GWG.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jane C Willcox
- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia
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- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia
| | - Paige van der Pligt
- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia
| | - Elizabeth Hoban
- School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
| | | | - Shelley Wilkinson
- Mater Mothers’ Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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