Abstract
Objective: We studied the effect of communicating cardiovascular risk factors on intended healthy behavior in women with a history of preeclampsia or uncomplicated pregnancy. Methods: Intention for healthy behavior was assessed before and after cardiovascular risk assessment. Changes were calculated for women with and without cardiovascular risk factors. Results: In women with cardiovascular risk factors, the intention to quit smoking increased; whereas, intended healthy diet and sufficient exercise did not change. In participants without risk factors, none of the healthy behaviors changed. Conclusion: Communicating risk factors alone does not seem to be effective as an intervention to achieve lifestyle changes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 98-103 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Hypertension in Pregnancy |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Cardiovascular risk
- lifestyle
- motivation
- preeclampsia
- prevention
- AMERICAN-HEART-ASSOCIATION
- DISEASE
- LIFE
- INTERVENTIONS
- GUIDELINE
- UPDATE