Educational interventions for a healthy diet promotion during pregnancy ; Intervenções educativas para a promoção da dieta saudável na gravidez

Objective: to identify the effectiveness of educational interventions designed to improve obstetric and/or neonatal clinical outcomes, and healthy eating behaviors in pregnant women. Method: systematic review performed in accordance with the orientation for revisions in health care of the Center for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York in which five databases of articles published between 2000-2011 and references cited in articles that were initially selected, but not identified in the relevant databases, were included. Methodological characteristics were described using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials Criteria. The score of the Jadad scale was used to measure the methodological quality of eligible randomized clinical trials. Results: The educational strategies included the use of interactive videos, advice on diet and life style, and the use of brochures. The significant results of strategies were the increased intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes and fiber-rich foods and reduced intake of fat and sugar. Conclusion: the scarcity of studies indicates a gap in the use of strategies for nutritional education in pregnancy. Descriptors: Clinical Practice Based on Evidence; Health Education; Nursing; Nutrition, Prenatal Care; Pregnancy.RESUMOObjetivo: identificar a eficácia das intervenções educativas destinadas a melhorar os resultados clínicos obstétricos e ou neonatal, e comportamentos alimentares saudáveis em mulheres grávidas. Método: revisão sistemática realizada de acordo com a orientação para revisões em cuidados de saúde do Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York em que cinco bases de dados de artigos publicados entre 2000-2011 e referências citadas em artigos que foram inicialmente selecionados, mas não identificadas nas bases de dados relevantes, foram incluídos. Características metodológicas foram descritas utilizando as normas Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials Criteria. A pontuação da escala de Jadad foi utilizada para medir a ...