Anouk Bokslag1, Willemieke Kroeze2, Christianne J M de Groot1, Pim W Teunissen1,3. 1. a Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology , VU University Medical Center , Amsterdam , The Netherlands. 2. b Department of Health Sciences, Prevention and Public Health section, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences , VU University , Amsterdam , The Netherlands. 3. c Department of Educational Development and Research, School of Health Professions Education, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences , Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands.
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.
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.