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The Effect of the More Active MuMs in Stirling Trial on Body Composition and Psychological Well-Being among Postnatal Women.

Journal of pregnancy
January 1, 2016
Alyssa S Lee et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine whether physical activity consultation and pram walking groups could increase physical activity and improve health outcomes (weight, body composition, well-being, fatigue) among inactive postnatal women.

Results Summary

The intervention showed no significant effect on weight, body composition, or general well-being at three or six months. There was a significant but inconsistent difference in fatigue between groups, and qualitative data suggested perceived benefits not supported by objective findings.

Population

Inactive postnatal women

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Follow-up at three and six months

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (4)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
physical activity consultation and pram walking group intervention
no change
postnatal weight
inactive postnatal women
-
no significant effect
#1
physical activity consultation and pram walking group intervention
no change
body composition
inactive postnatal women
-
no significant effect
#2
physical activity consultation and pram walking group intervention
no change
general well-being
inactive postnatal women
-
no significant effect
#3
physical activity consultation and pram walking group intervention
decrease
fatigue
inactive postnatal women
-
significant but inconsistent difference
#4
Abstract

Introduction. Physical activity is important for health and well-being; however, rates of postnatal physical activity can be low. This paper reports the secondary outcomes of a trial aimed at increasing physical activity among postnatal women. Methods. More Active MuMs in Stirling (MAMMiS) was a randomised controlled trial testing the effect of physical activity consultation and pram walking group intervention among inactive postnatal women. Data were collected on postnatal weight, body composition, general well-being, and fatigue. Participants were also interviewed regarding motivations and perceived benefits of participating in the trial. Results. There was no significant effect of the intervention on any weight/body composition outcome or on general well-being at three or six months of follow-up. There was a significant but inconsistent difference in fatigue between groups. Qualitative data highlighted a number of perceived benefits to weight, body composition, and particularly well-being (including improved fatigue) which were not borne out by objective data. Discussion. The MAMMiS study found no impact of the physical activity intervention on body composition and psychological well-being and indicates that further research is required to identify successful approaches to increase physical activity and improve health and well-being among postnatal women.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultBody CompositionExerciseFatigueFemaleHumansMental HealthPostpartum PeriodQualitative ResearchScotland
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy30/10
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations15
Citations/Year1.7
Relative Citation Ratio0.94
NIH Percentile48%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score1.75
Normalized Score0.47
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