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Does a video module improve patient adherence to recommended gestational weight gain guidelines?
Gina F Milone1,2, Mahesh Tiwari1, Hailey J Mclnerney3
1Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
Summary
An educational video did not improve adherence to gestational weight gain guidelines or patient knowledge. Future interventions may require recurring educational content for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Health
- Health Education
Background:
- Gestational weight gain (GWG) is crucial for maternal and neonatal health.
- Adherence to recommended GWG guidelines is often suboptimal.
- Educational interventions are being explored to improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational video module in improving patient adherence to GWG guidelines.
- To assess the impact of the video on patients' knowledge of GWG.
- To examine effects on maternal and neonatal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study (February-October 2019) involving 155 pregnant patients.
- Control group received routine care; video group watched a 5-minute GWG educational video.
- Knowledge assessed via questionnaires at baseline and 4 weeks; GWG and outcomes recorded at delivery.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in appropriate GWG between control (25%) and video (25%) groups (p=.926).
- No significant difference in knowledge improvement between groups (control: 1.72±15.09%; video: 6.20±12.51%; p=.129).
- Maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ; 67.6% of patients found the video educational.
Conclusions:
- A single educational video module did not improve GWG adherence or knowledge.
- Future research should explore recurring interventions, such as app-based or multiple video formats, throughout pregnancy.
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