2009
Active Mothers Postpartum A Randomized Controlled Weight-Loss Intervention Trial
Østbye T, Krause KM, Lovelady CA, Morey MC, Bastian LA, Peterson BL, Swamy GK, Brouwer RJ, McBride CM. Active Mothers Postpartum A Randomized Controlled Weight-Loss Intervention Trial. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2009, 37: 173-180. PMID: 19595557, PMCID: PMC2774935, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.05.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical activityWeight lossWeight loss intervention trialActive Mothers PostpartumPostpartum weight lossTelephone counseling sessionsImprovement of dietSustainable lifestyle changesHome-based interventionObese womenMothers postpartumSignificant group differencesIntervention trialsObstetric clinicsPostpartum periodIntervention groupIntervention participantsPhysical activity classesLifestyle changesCommunity postersControl groupWeight retentionSecondary analysisIntervention RCTsPostpartumAn internet-based weight loss intervention initiated by a newspaper.
Carter-Edwards L, Bastian LA, Schultz M, Amamoo MA, Østbye T. An internet-based weight loss intervention initiated by a newspaper. Preventing Chronic Disease 2009, 6: a101. PMID: 19527573, PMCID: PMC2722395.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHumansInternetMass MediaNorth CarolinaObesitySocial MarketingWeight LossConceptsInternet-based weight loss interventionCommunity-based weight loss programWeight lossWeight loss interventionWeight loss programWeight loss challengeSelf-reported weightType of interventionLoss interventionLoss programNorth Carolina residentsPhysical activityHealth messagesHealth awarenessFuture interventionsLong-term successMean weightHealth informationEducational seminarsLast weekInterventionTwo-thirdsWeeksParticipantsWeekly articles
2003
Interest in Healthy Diet and Physical Activity Interventions Peripartum among Female Partners of Active Duty Military
Østbye T, McBride C, Demark-Wahnefried W, Bastian L, Morey M, Krause KM, Brouwer R, Turner B. Interest in Healthy Diet and Physical Activity Interventions Peripartum among Female Partners of Active Duty Military. Military Medicine 2003, 168: 320-325. PMID: 12733678, DOI: 10.1093/milmed/168.4.320.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss interventionHealthy dietWeight lossSustained weight lossFemale partnersActive duty soldiersPregnancy overweightPeripartum womenActive duty militaryExercise interventionPostpartum periodPhysical activityGeneral populationDuty soldiersEffective interventionsClear healthExercise behaviorInterventionOverweightOne-thirdTeachable momentWomenDietPopulationObese