Impact of the Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) Trial on Time to First Contact and Exclusive Breastfeeding among WIC Participants

Martinez‐Brockman, Josefa L.; Harari, Nurit; Segura‐Pérez, Sofía; Goeschel, Lori; Bozzi, Valerie; Pérez‐Escamilla, Rafael

doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2017.09.001

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“…The qualitative findings presented here add to previous LATCH study findings in several ways. First, they help to contextualize the quantitative findings regarding the time‐to‐first text message contact after delivery and exclusive breastfeeding behavior—the primary and secondary outcomes of the randomized controlled trial (Martinez‐Brockman et al, ; Martinez‐Brockman, Harari, & Perez‐Escamilla, ; Martinez‐Brockman, Harari, Segura‐Perez, et al, ), by demonstrating that substantive breastfeeding conversations were occurring via text message. Second, they demonstrate that planning for the standard of care, in‐person and telephone follow‐up, was also occurring via text.…”

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“…The LATCH study continued to 3 months postpartum (Martinez‐Brockman, Harari, Segura‐Perez, et al, ), thus we display text message frequency for the full intervention; however, the current analyses are limited to the first 2 weeks (14 days) postpartum.…”

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“…The Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) intervention is an innovative approach to augment the effectiveness of PCs (Harari et al, ; Martinez‐Brockman et al, ). The LATCH study was a single‐blind, randomized controlled trial that tested the effectiveness of a two‐way text messaging intervention on exclusive breastfeeding in a sample of women attending one of four different WIC clinics in Connecticut and participating in the BFPC program.…”

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“…The text messaging intervention allows for further repetition of key messages, which is important to the success of health education programs (National Academies, 2002). Results showed that while rates of exclusive breastfeeding at 2 weeks postpartum did not significantly differ between intervention and control group participants, mothers in the intervention group had a slightly higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding and significantly earlier contact with their PC after the baby was born than mothers in the control group (Martinez-Brockman, Harari, Segura-Perez, et al, 2018). Those mothers with a higher intensity of engagement via text were more likely to be exclusively breastfeeding at 2 weeks postpartum than those with a lesser intensity of engagement (Martinez-Brockman, .…”

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A qualitative analysis of text message conversations in a breastfeeding peer counselling intervention

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Maternal & Child Nutrition

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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) breastfeeding peer counselling (BFPC) program supports optimal early life nutrition by providing evidenced‐based breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support. The Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) study was a randomized controlled trial that tested the effectiveness of a text messaging intervention designed to augment the BFPC program. The purpose of the present study was to understand the topics discussed during the text message exchanges between breastfeeding peer counsellors (PCs) and their clients in the intervention arm of the LATCH study, from the time of enrollment up to two‐weeks postpartum. Text messaging data were first coded and analysed for one‐ and two‐way text message exchanges. Text messages of participants with a high volume of two‐way exchanges were then analysed qualitatively. Four domains were identified in both the prenatal and postpartum periods: the mechanics of breastfeeding, social support, baby's nutrition, and PCs maintaining contact with participants. Additional themes and subthemes identified in the postpartum period included the discussion of breastfeeding problems such as latching trouble engorgement, plugged ducts, pumping, other breastfeeding complications, and resuming breastfeeding if stopped. Two‐way text messaging in the context of the WIC BFPC program provides an immediate and effective method of substantive communication between mothers and their PC.

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“…program was supplemented by theory-based illustrated text messaging provided daily for 6 months to promote understanding of T2D self-management, enhance self-efficacy, and provide support for self-management goals. Inspired by the success of a text message program to improve breastfeeding in an underserved population [30,31], our research team developed a theory-based text and picture bank aligned with our DSME program. The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) framework was used to tailor text messages to processes of behavior changerisk awareness, behavior change plans, behavior initiation, behavior maintenance, and prevention of relapse.…”

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Development of a diabetes self-management + mHealth program: tailoring the intervention for a pilot study in a low-income setting in Mexico

Whittemore

Vilar‐Compte

Burrola-Méndez

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Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a public health pandemic disproportionately affecting low-and middleincome countries. The purpose of this formative research was to adapt evidence-based diabetes self-management education programs to the context of Seguro Popular clinics in Mexico. A theory-based mHealth (pictorial text messaging) component was developed. Method: Our formative research and development of the program protocol consisted of six phases: (1) interviews and focus groups with stakeholders on the challenges to T2D management, curriculum content needs, and the use of mHealth as a supplement to a DSME program; (2) review of the theoretical underpinning, curriculum, and interactive strategies of four evidence-based DSME programs and modification to meet the needs of adults with T2D and systems of care in Mexico City; (3) development of theory-based illustrated text messages; (4) evaluation of text messaging acceptability and access in adults with T2D via focus groups; (5) development of program manual; and (6) development of a training program for health care providers.Results: The ¡Sí, Yo Puedo Vivir Sano Con Diabetes! included 7 group-based weekly lessons; simple, interactive content; weekly empowerment messages; video novellas; group activities; and goal setting. Adaptations to the cultural context of Mexico included content/activities on diabetes etiology (addressing cultural misconceptions), nutrition (indigenous foods and plate method), self-blood glucose monitoring, and diabetes-related stress/coping. We used the Health Action Process Approach to guide the text message development, which posits that adoption, initiation, and maintenance of health behaviors require the development of intentions, plans, coping, and selfefficacy. Our final text message bank consisted of 181 messages. There were approximately 20-30 messages for each process of behavior change (e.g., action planning, maintenance self-efficacy) and 30 messages for each content topic (e.g., eating healthy, physical activity). There were 96 messages that were illustrated. Training materials were also developed. Discussion:We used a systematic approach, collaboration with stakeholders, and a well-established behavior change theory to develop an evidence-based intervention to an international context and system of care. Collectively, this process has the potential to enhance the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the program.

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Impact of the Lactation Advice Through Texting Can Help (LATCH) Trial on Time to First Contact and Exclusive Breastfeeding among WIC Participants

Cited by 32 publications

References 21 publications

A qualitative analysis of text message conversations in a breastfeeding peer counselling intervention

A qualitative analysis of text message conversations in a breastfeeding peer counselling intervention

Development of a diabetes self-management + mHealth program: tailoring the intervention for a pilot study in a low-income setting in Mexico

Support for healthy breastfeeding mothers with healthy term babies

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