Preferences for Postpartum Lifestyle Counseling Among Women Sharing an Increased Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk: A Focus Group Study

Meeke Hoedjes; Durk Berks; Ineke Vogel; Johannes J. Duvekot; Anke Oenema; Arie Franx; Eric A. P. Steegers; Hein Raat

doi:10.3109/10641955.2010.486459

Preferences for Postpartum Lifestyle Counseling Among Women Sharing an Increased Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk: A Focus Group Study

Meeke Hoedjes^*, Durk Berks, Ineke Vogel, Johannes J. Duvekot, Anke Oenema, Arie Franx, Eric A. P. Steegers, Hein Raat

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Abstract

To describe women's preferences for postpartum lifestyle counseling after a pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and/or gestational diabetes.Thirty-six women who had experienced these pregnancy complications participated in six focus group interviews.All women expressed a need for participation in postpartum lifestyle counseling. They preferred participation to be tailored to individual preferences. A combination of face-to-face counseling supported by computer-tailored lifestyle advice appealed to them.Postpartum lifestyle counseling aimed at these women should be tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-92
Journal	Hypertension in Pregnancy
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/10641955.2010.486459
Publication status	Published - 2011

Keywords

Directive counseling
Focus groups
Lifestyle
Postpartum period

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