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Mental and physical support (MAPS) for moms: preliminary findings from a prenatal health support program
- Source :
- Integrative Medicine Research, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 8-14 (2019), Integrative Medicine Research
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2019.
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Abstract
- Background: The low incidence of exercise during pregnancy and the high rates of prenatal depression indicate more opportunities are needed for mothers to engage in exercise and obtain health-related support and education. MAPS (mental & physical support) was developed to support mothers’ psychological and physical health during pregnancy. MAPS consisted of physical activity classes 2×/week followed by either a speaker or group discussion regarding a parenting or health-related topic. The primary purpose of this study was to determine if the format was feasible prior to developing a main scale randomized trial. Methods: Program measurements included a pre/post survey, post-program focus group, attendance logs and scales for exercise, self-efficacy, and social support. Results: Findings indicated the program format is well-received by participants; however, issues in attendance warrant program format alterations. Further, larger scale studies and the addition of a control group are needed. Conclusion: This format offers practitioners an effective strategy for supporting pregnant women's physical and psychological health. Keywords: Mental and physical support, Moms, Prenatal health support program
- Subjects :
- 0211 other engineering and technologies
Moms
02 engineering and technology
Prenatal health
law.invention
03 medical and health sciences
Social support
0302 clinical medicine
Randomized controlled trial
law
Mental and physical support
021105 building & construction
medicine
Prenatal health support program
lcsh:Miscellaneous systems and treatments
Depression (differential diagnoses)
Pregnancy
Attendance
medicine.disease
lcsh:RZ409.7-999
Focus group
030205 complementary & alternative medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine
Scale (social sciences)
Original Article
Psychology
Clinical psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22134220
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Integrative Medicine Research
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....0d9e226f163cc021367ce73220923098