Empirical validation of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model of gestational weight management behavior: a framework for intervention

• Main Authors: Hua You (Author), Yuan-Yuan Wang (Author), Chi Zhang (Author), Anita Nyarkoa Walker (Author), Jin-Jin Ge (Author), Shi-Qi Zhao (Author), Xue-Qing Peng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Unhealthy gestational weight gain is a modifiable risk factor for adverse maternal and child health. Appropriate and effective intervention strategies that focus on behavioral change or maintenance are critical in weight management during pregnancy. Our aim was to uncover the inf...