ETD RECORD
The effect of a social support/group exercise intervention on postnatal weight retention and health behaviors
Citation
Pickering, Robin.. (2006). The effect of a social support/group exercise intervention on postnatal weight retention and health behaviors. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/etd_5.html
- Title:
- The effect of a social support/group exercise intervention on postnatal weight retention and health behaviors
- Author:
- Pickering, Robin.
- Date:
- 2006
- Keywords:
- Postnatal care Mothers--Health and hygiene Physical fitness for women Weight loss Self-help groups
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a social support/group exercise intervention on body weight, peak VO2 self-efficacy, and body composition of postpartum women. Eighteen women who were between 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum participated in a 12-week intervention in which they met once per week for a group exercise/social support class and completed a "home-based" journal/educational booklet. Five women who served as the control completed only the home-based booklet. Pre and post-test measures were taken of body composition, self-efficacy, body weight, and one mile walk to estimate peak VO2. Data was analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA.;Although there were no significant differences between groups (intervention and control) in body weight, body composition, self-efficacy, or body weight, the sample size was very small in the intervention group (n=9; due to 9 subjects who failed to complete the intervention). Five control group members completed the program. The sample size may have prevented significant trends from being observed. There was a significant (p=.01) difference in pre vs. post (155.77 lbs. vs. 149.77 lbs.) body weight for the intervention group. The control group did not experience a significant change in body weight from pretest to post-test. A positive trend in exercise self-efficacy was observed in the treatment group in each group and a negative trend was observed in the control, though neither statistically significant. Improvement was significant (p=.002) in the mile walk time in the treatment group from pre to post test (mean=15.41 min vs. 13.8 min) measures. The intervention groups scores indicated a significant (p=.006) improvement in predicted VO2 peak from pre to post test (mean=37.75 ml/kg/min vs. (44.64 ml/kg/min).;Changes in peak VO2 measures in the control group were not significant. There was no significant difference in change of peak VO 2 between the intervention and control groups. No significant difference was observed in body composition.;These results indicate the need to develop strategies to reduce barriers for postpartum women to participate in social support group exercise programs in order to demonstrate the true benefits of these programs.
- Description:
- Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Idaho, May 2006.
- Major Professor:
- Dennis Dolny
- Defense Date:
- May 2006.
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- x, 153 leaves :ill. ;29 cm.
- Format:
- record
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