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Investigation of the intervention in education - health education of pregnant women with an increased body mass index (B.M.I.) in relation to nutrition and perceived stress
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University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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Research Laboratory of Midwifery Care During Antenatal and Post Natal Period-
Breastfeeding, Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
Publication date: 2025-10-24
Eur J Midwifery 2025;9(Supplement 1):A109
ABSTRACT
Abstract overview:
The purpose of the research is to investigate the effect of education and health education, pregnant women with an increased body mass index (B.M.I.) in relation to nutrition and perceived stress. The intervention is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Organization, with a structured educational intervention, monitoring of self-care in relation to nutrition and stress and at the same time those who have not received the usual instructions and practices. The study is considered a randomized, prospective comparative study of duration. Pregnant women participating in the study have the following criteria: • are pregnant (up to 12 weeks) • are over 18 years old • can read and write in Greek. • have proper communication in order to receive the education • do not suffer from chronic diseases • have a BMI over > 25 The study is conducted in the outpatient clinics of hospitals and E.O.P.P.Y- I.K.A clinics Regarding the educational intervention, a tool was created that meets the needs of pregnant women for the management of issues related to their pregnancy. This tool has been pilot tested on a sufficient sample of patients, and the ease of understanding was checked. The research questions were as follows: • What is the change over time (baseline -3 months - 6 months -9 months) in stress in the intervention and control groups • What is the change over time (baseline -3 months -6 months -9 months) in depression in the intervention and control groups
Aims and objectives:
The purpose of the research is to investigate the effect of education and health education, pregnant women with an increased body mass index (B.M.I.) in relation to nutrition and perceived stress.
Method:
The intervention is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Organization, with a structured educational intervention, monitoring of self-care in relation to nutrition and stress and at the same time those who have not received the usual instructions and practices. The study is considered a randomized, prospective comparative study of duration
Results:
What is the change over time (baseline -3 months - 6 months -9 months) in stress in the intervention and control groups • What is the change over time (baseline -3 months -6 months -9 months) in depression in the intervention and control groups
Conclusion:
The intervention has a positive effect on stress and depression
The purpose of the research is to investigate the effect of education and health education, pregnant women with an increased body mass index (B.M.I.) in relation to nutrition and perceived stress. The intervention is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Organization, with a structured educational intervention, monitoring of self-care in relation to nutrition and stress and at the same time those who have not received the usual instructions and practices. The study is considered a randomized, prospective comparative study of duration. Pregnant women participating in the study have the following criteria: • are pregnant (up to 12 weeks) • are over 18 years old • can read and write in Greek. • have proper communication in order to receive the education • do not suffer from chronic diseases • have a BMI over > 25 The study is conducted in the outpatient clinics of hospitals and E.O.P.P.Y- I.K.A clinics Regarding the educational intervention, a tool was created that meets the needs of pregnant women for the management of issues related to their pregnancy. This tool has been pilot tested on a sufficient sample of patients, and the ease of understanding was checked. The research questions were as follows: • What is the change over time (baseline -3 months - 6 months -9 months) in stress in the intervention and control groups • What is the change over time (baseline -3 months -6 months -9 months) in depression in the intervention and control groups
Aims and objectives:
The purpose of the research is to investigate the effect of education and health education, pregnant women with an increased body mass index (B.M.I.) in relation to nutrition and perceived stress.
Method:
The intervention is based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Organization, with a structured educational intervention, monitoring of self-care in relation to nutrition and stress and at the same time those who have not received the usual instructions and practices. The study is considered a randomized, prospective comparative study of duration
Results:
What is the change over time (baseline -3 months - 6 months -9 months) in stress in the intervention and control groups • What is the change over time (baseline -3 months -6 months -9 months) in depression in the intervention and control groups
Conclusion:
The intervention has a positive effect on stress and depression
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