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The Effectiveness of Nutrition and Physical Activity Intervention on Psychosocial Well-Being of Mothers With Preterm Infants in Selangor

ClinicalTrials.gov · COMPLETED, 2023

32 participants

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of nutrition and physical intervention to improve psychosocial well-being of postpartum mothers with preterm infants. The focus was highlighted towards the mothers of preterm infants who were cared in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as these parents might have a higher stress level than the full-term infants. The intervention consisted of a module designed for postpartum mothers, incorporating nutrition and physical activity entitled Mommies can Eat \& Exercise with No Stress (MomEENS).

Conditions: Postpartum Depression, Lifestyle, Healthy.

Primary outcome: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; Perceived Stress Scale (PSS); Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale (PSQS); Positive Affect Balance Scale (PABS).

Enrollment: 32 participants.

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Evidence Hub reads this as a clinical trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 32 participants or records.

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