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Feasibility, Acceptability, and Initial Efficacy of a Digital Intervention to Improve Consumption of Foods Received within a National Nutrition Assistance Program
Kay, Melissa C. Hammad, Nour M. Truong, Tracy Herring, Sharon J. Bennett, Gary G.
Kay, Melissa C.
Hammad, Nour M.
Truong, Tracy
Herring, Sharon J.
Bennett, Gary G.
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2023-01-14
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Obstetrics, Gynecology And Reproductive Sciences
Obstetrics, Gynecology And Reproductive Sciences
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https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15020438
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Many mothers are vulnerable to poor diet quality, particularly those living in low-income households. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrient-rich foods through its benefits packages, but many WIC participants are not redeeming them. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a digital intervention to support redemption and consumption of WIC-approved foods to ultimately improve diet quality. We enrolled 54 maternal–child dyads receiving WIC benefits to receive three to four weekly text messages for 12 weeks focused on behavioral goals to improve consumption of WIC-approved foods. We assessed engagement with weekly tracking messages and satisfaction and collected 24 h dietary recalls to assess preliminary efficacy on dietary intake. Participants were mostly non-Hispanic white (63%) and working (63%), and responded to 7.4 (standard deviation: 4.6) of the 12 weekly messages. Half (n = 27) were high engagers (responded to 80% or more of weekly messages), with 28% (n = 15) responding to all messages. Most felt the feedback (94%) and tips (87%) were helpful and would recommend the program (91%). More were consuming leafy green vegetables compared to baseline (p = 0.01). Mothers of children enrolled in WIC found a text messaging intervention focused on consumption of WIC-approved foods enjoyable and helpful.
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Kay, M.C.; Hammad, N.M.; Truong, T.; Herring, S.J.; Bennett, G.G. Feasibility, Acceptability, and Initial Efficacy of a Digital Intervention to Improve Consumption of Foods Received within a National Nutrition Assistance Program. Nutrients 2023, 15, 438. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15020438
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