Table 3.
Predictors and correlates of GWG concordance with the guidelines
| Variable | GWG below guidelines | GWG within guidelines | GWG above guidelines | Statistic | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived self-efficacy to manage GWG: score | 32.0 | 33.38 (2.88) | 28.3 (4.69) | F=3.914 | 0.036 |
| Stress level: mean (SD) | 41.0 | 25.50 (4.50) | 36.60 (9.71) | F=5.088 | 0.016 |
| Patient-perceived physician patient- centeredness in discussing GWG: mean (SD) | 2.07 | 2.51 (.47) | 2.57 (.50) | F=.508 | 0.609 |
| Readiness to adhere to GWG guidelines: n (%) Not ready (1) Ambivalent (2) Ready (3) |
0 (0.0) 0 (0.0) 1 (100.0) |
0 (0.0) 4 (50.0) 4 (50.0) |
1 (6.7) 9 (60.0) 5 (33.3) |
χ2=2.462 | 0.652 |
Notes: The ranges for the scores are outlined in the “Patient Characteristics” section. The range for perceived self-efficacy is 10–40. The range for stress level is 14–70. The range for patient-perceived patient centeredness is 1–4.
Abbreviation: GWG, gestational weight gain.