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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Preferences for postpartum lifestyle counseling among women sharing an increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk: a
Meeke Hoedjes1, Durk Berks, Ineke Vogel
1Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. m.hoedjes@erasmusmc.nl
Objective:
To describe women's preferences for postpartum lifestyle counseling after a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and/or gestational diabetes.
Methods:
Thirty-six women who had experienced these pregnancy complications participated in six focus group interviews.
Results:
All women expressed a need for participation in postpartum lifestyle counseling. They preferred participation to be tailored to individual preferences. A combination of face-to-face counseling supported by computer-tailored lifestyle advice appealed to them.
Conclusion:
Postpartum lifestyle counseling aimed at these women should be tailored to individual needs and preferences.
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