Context for Implementing a Gestational Weight Gain Program Nationally
Objective
We used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to describe the context in which a gestational weight gain (GWG) intervention, embedded within Parents as Teachers (PAT), could be implemented at PAT sites nationwide.
Methods
Ten site leaders and 6 parent educators from 10 PAT sites in 8 states participated in semi-structured interviews and a survey. Audio-recordings and systematic notes were used in a deductive analysis. Scales were descriptively analyzed.
Results
Surveys demonstrated positive perspectives of PAT+GWG. In interviews, participants described PAT+GWG filling a need for prenatal health education and confidence delivering this content, valued integration of PAT+GWG within the PAT curriculum, and recommended materials to meet their clients’ needs.
Conclusions
Contextual information can help maximize PAT+GWG’s impact.
We used the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to describe the context in which a gestational weight gain (GWG) intervention, embedded within Parents as Teachers (PAT), could be implemented at PAT sites nationwide.
Methods
Ten site leaders and 6 parent educators from 10 PAT sites in 8 states participated in semi-structured interviews and a survey. Audio-recordings and systematic notes were used in a deductive analysis. Scales were descriptively analyzed.
Results
Surveys demonstrated positive perspectives of PAT+GWG. In interviews, participants described PAT+GWG filling a need for prenatal health education and confidence delivering this content, valued integration of PAT+GWG within the PAT curriculum, and recommended materials to meet their clients’ needs.
Conclusions
Contextual information can help maximize PAT+GWG’s impact.
Keywords: gestational weight gain; lifestyle change; prenatal program implementation
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 September 2018
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