Social support in pregnancy: Methodology and findings of a 1-year follow-up study

摘要: Abstract This paper describes the methodology and findings of a follow-up postal questionnaire survey carried out 1 year after delivery in sample women who took part randomized controlled trial social support intervention pregnancy. Analysis data 6 weeks had shown range beneficial health outcomes for children allocated to be offered intervention; from 1-year follow up provide evidence continuation some these effects pregnancy later. Mothers' perceptions value also remained significantly positive at this point, suggesting that additional during may enhance experience motherhood over first child's life. From methodological point view, argues questionnaires represent an appropriate low-cost strategy monitoring short long-term research interven...