Publications [#250666] of Gary G. Bennett

Journal Articles

1. Herring, SJ; Cruice, JF; Bennett, GG; Davey, A; Foster, GD (2014). Using technology to promote postpartum weight loss in urban, low-income mothers: a pilot randomized controlled trial.. Journal of nutrition education and behavior, 46(6), 610-615. [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/15)

   Abstract:
   

   Objective

   To examine the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of a technology-based weight loss intervention for urban, low-income mothers.

   Methods

   Eighteen obese, ethnic minority, socioeconomically disadvantaged mothers in the first year after childbirth were randomly assigned to either: 1) technology-based intervention, which included empirically supported behavior-change strategies, daily skills, and self-monitoring text messages with personalized feedback, biweekly counseling calls from a health coach, and access to a Facebook support group, or 2) usual-care control.

   Results

   After 14 weeks of treatment, the technology-based intervention participants had significantly greater weight loss (-2.9 ± 3.6 kg) than usual care (0.5 ± 2.3 kg; adjusted mean difference: -3.2 kg, 95% confidence interval -6.2 to -0.1 kg, P = .04). One-third of intervention participants (3 of 9) and no control participants lost > 5% of their initial body weight at follow up.

   Conclusions and implications

   Results suggest the potential for using technology to deliver a postpartum weight loss intervention among low-income racial/ethnic minorities.