title: Results of a Needs Assessment to Guide the Development of a Website to Enhance Emotional Wellness and Healthy Behaviors During Pregnancy.
abstract: In preparation for developing a website to enhance emotional wellness and healthy lifestyle during the perinatal period, this study examined women's informational needs and barriers. Seventy-four women who were pregnant or had given birth completed an online survey inquiring about information needs and preferred sources related to psychosocial aspects and lifestyle behaviors. Information related to healthy diet choices and weight management, followed by exercise, was rated highly as a need. Information related to depression, stress, and anxiety was also rated as important. Health-care providers and the Internet were found to be preferred sources of information. Evidence-based websites can serve as a powerful low-cost educational resource to support and reinforce the health promotion advice received from their health-care providers.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Da Costa
authors.forename: Phyllis
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zelkowitz
authors.forename: Kristen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bailey
authors.forename: Rani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cruz
authors.forename: Jean-Christophe
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bernard
authors.forename: Kaberi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dasgupta
authors.forename: Ilka
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lowensteyn
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khalifé
keywords: Internet; information needs; perinatal period
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