Mothers in Motion Program to Prevent Weight Gain in WIC Mothers (MIM)
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Mothers in Motion will draw on the successes of the pilot intervention of the same name and will promote healthy lifestyle behavior changes (eating more fruits and vegetables, increasing physical activity, dealing with stress) in low-income WIC mothers of young children. The intervention group's weight change (difference between the initial enrollment and 3 months post intervention) will differ from the control group's weight change by an average of at least 2.8 pounds.
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Mothers in Motion will draw on the successes of the pilot intervention of the same name and will promote healthy lifestyle behavior changes (eating more fruits and vegetables, increasing physical activity, dealing with stress) in low-income WIC mothers of young children. Both treatment groups will receive usual WIC care (nutrition counseling and similar services). The control group will receive generic printed health and nutrition materials to read at their own pace if they wish. The intervention group will watch the culturally sensitive DVD chapters according to a study calendar, complete action plan worksheets, and call in to peer support group teleconferences to discuss the DVD chapter contents. The teleconferences will be led by moderators trained in motivational interviewing (MI) and group facilitation. Participants will complete phone interviews and provide body weight measurements at baseline (T1), immediately after (T2) and 3 months after (T3) the intervention time period. T3 body weight will be the primary outcome.
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- African American or White
- Fluent in English
- 18-39 years old
- At least 6 weeks postpartum
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25.0 and 39.9
- Willing to provide address and up to 3 working phone numbers
- Willing to update their contact information monthly
- Willing to participate in the project for 9 months
- Willing to make 3 additional trips to WIC clinics for weight measures
- Working DVD player at home and access to a working phone.
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnant
- MIM Pilot study participation
- Plan to become pregnant or relocate to a location outside of study area during the trial
- Self-reported type 1 or 2 Diabetes
- Unable to walk more than 1 block without resting or shortness of breath.
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569 participants in 2 patient groups
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