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Cardiovascular risk after preeclampsia: The effect of communicating risk factors on intended healthy behavior
Anouk Bokslag1, Willemieke Kroeze2, Christianne J M de Groot1
1a Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology , VU University Medical Center , Amsterdam , The Netherlands.
Objective:
We studied the effect of communicating cardiovascular risk factors on intended healthy behavior in women with a history of preeclampsia or uncomplicated pregnancy.
Methods:
Intention for healthy behavior was assessed before and after cardiovascular risk assessment. Changes were calculated for women with and without cardiovascular risk factors.
Results:
In women with cardiovascular risk factors, the intention to quit smoking increased; whereas, intended healthy diet and sufficient exercise did not change. In participants without risk factors, none of the healthy behaviors changed.
Conclusion:
Communicating risk factors alone does not seem to be effective as an intervention to achieve lifestyle changes.
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