Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Increase Tummy Time Practice and Maintain Healthy Weight in Infants

Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention Targeting Mothers to Increase Tummy Time Practice and Maintain Healthy Weight in Infants

Childhood obesity is a serious health problem worldwide evidenced by its high prevalence, specifically for the age group called the first 1000 days of life. This condition has serious consequences on the health of infants who suffer from it, being a precursor for the development of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. For this reason, international organizations have proposed physical activity as a priority component for the prevention of childhood obesity. The objective of this study is to evaluate the preliminary effect of an intervention based on social cognitive theory aimed at Mexican mothers with children under six months of age to increase the practice of Tummy Time and maintain the healthy weight of the infant compared to usual care. The methodology will be a pilot randomized clinical trial with randomization to the Experimental Group and Control Group, the intervention will be with a single-blind approach and repeated measurements. A non-probabilistic sampling will be used for convenience and the sample will be 144 participants who will be dyads of mothers and children who are in the immediate postpartum hospitalized in a second-level hospital in Mexico.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mother-child dyads that are in the postpartum
• mothers who declare that they know how to read and write in spanish
• have an electronic device (cell phone, tablet or computer),
• have an internet connection.
• Have the social network WhatsApp®
• Agree to participate voluntarily evidenced by informed consent will be considered

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who report having received information about TT one month before the intervention.
• Women who are actively participating in programs related to early stimulation
• Who declare that they have a premature infant born before 37 SDG,
• who has a low birth weight <2,500g,
• who has a medical condition or complication at birth that impacts their physical mobility and
• who has chronic health problems or congenital anomalies.