Alyssa S Lee
The Effect of the More Active MuMs in Stirling Trial on Body Composition and Psychological Well-Being among Postnatal Women
Lee, Alyssa S; McInnes, Rhona J; Hughes, Adrienne R; Guthrie, Wendy; Jepson, Ruth
Authors
Rhona J McInnes
Adrienne R Hughes
Wendy Guthrie
Ruth Jepson
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.
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Lee, A. S., McInnes, R. J., Hughes, A. R., Guthrie, W., & Jepson, R. (2016). The Effect of the More Active MuMs in Stirling Trial on Body Composition and Psychological Well-Being among Postnatal Women. Journal of Pregnancy, 2016, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4183648
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 14, 2016 |
Publication Date | 2016 |
Deposit Date | Sep 15, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
Journal | Journal of Pregnancy |
Print ISSN | 2090-2727 |
Electronic ISSN | 2090-2735 |
Publisher | Hindawi |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 2016 |
Pages | 1-10 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4183648 |
Keywords | Physical activity, post-natal period, |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/375455 |
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