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Understanding rapid infant weight gain prevention: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence

Torill A Rotevatn1, G J Melendez-Torres2, Charlotte Overgaard1

  • 1Public Health and Epidemiology Group, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.

European Journal of Public Health
|August 15, 2019
PubMed

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Preventing rapid infant weight gain (RIWG) is key to tackling childhood obesity. Interventions show small but significant results, particularly in the first year, but more research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Obesity Prevention

Background:

  • Rapid infant weight gain (RIWG) is a significant risk factor for childhood overweight and obesity.
  • Preventing RIWG is a crucial strategy for early years obesity prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the effectiveness of interventions aimed at preventing RIWG.
  • To explore the experiences of deliverers and recipients involved in these interventions.
  • To identify key intervention components and processes for successful RIWG prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of quantitative and qualitative studies.
  • Narrative and thematic synthesis of eligible papers.
  • Intervention component analysis.

Main Results:

  • Seven quantitative and seven qualitative studies were included.
  • Most interventions showed small, significant effects on infant weight gain, more pronounced in the first year of life.
  • Home-delivered interventions and stakeholder involvement appear beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • The field of RIWG prevention is emerging, requiring more research on effectiveness and optimal content.
  • Future interventions should consider parental, professional, and contextual factors for improved success.
  • Long-term effects on overweight and obesity require further investigation.
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