Physical activity level during pregnancy in South Africa: a facility-based cross-sectional study
Physical activity participation during pregnancy confers many maternal and foetal health
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …
benefits to the woman and her infant and is recommended by various health bodies and …
Developing a physical activity intervention strategy for pregnant women in Buffalo City Municipality, South Africa: A study protocol
Despite global awareness about the importance and health benefits of physical activity (PA)
during pregnancy, several studies have reported a low prevalence of PA participation …
during pregnancy, several studies have reported a low prevalence of PA participation …
Physical activity and energy expenditure: findings from the Ibadan Pregnant Women's Survey
AF Adeniyi, OO Ogwumike, CI Osinike - African journal of …, 2014 - journals.co.za
Physical activity, if there are no medical caveats, is beneficial to all people including
pregnant women. This study examined the level of physical activity in a group of pregnant …
pregnant women. This study examined the level of physical activity in a group of pregnant …
The influence of objectively measured physical activity during pregnancy on maternal and birth outcomes in urban black South African women
Objectives Research indicates the beneficial effects of physical activity during pregnancy on
maternal health, although controversy still exists regarding its influence on birth outcomes …
maternal health, although controversy still exists regarding its influence on birth outcomes …
Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy in Africa: a review of the literature
Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …
Physical activity in pregnant women in Africa: A systematic review
D Mukona, SP Munjanja, M Zvinavashe… - … Journal of Nursing …, 2016 - academicjournals.org
Earlier studies conducted in Africa have generally generated evidence that women in low
income countries have a high physical workload that is sustained during pregnancy. This …
income countries have a high physical workload that is sustained during pregnancy. This …
Uncovering barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise among South African pregnant women: a cross-sectional, mixed-method analysis
Background The barriers to prenatal physical activity and exercise have been widely
reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally …
reported in the literature, highlighting context-specific challenges. However, generally …
Level of physical activity and associated factors during pregnancy among women who gave birth in Public Zonal Hospitals of Tigray
D Gebregziabher, H Berhe, M Kassa, E Berhanie - BMC research notes, 2019 - Springer
Objectives Physical activity in the general population is considered too low, and this is true
for pregnant women. Moderate physical activity during pregnancy have many benefits for the …
for pregnant women. Moderate physical activity during pregnancy have many benefits for the …
Knowledge and participation in exercise and physical activity among pregnant women in Ho, Ghana
DO Asante, F Osei, F Abdul-Samed… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Physical activity (PA) and exercise have been identified to improve the general
fitness and health. Although, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) has …
fitness and health. Although, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) has …
Pregnant Women's Perceptions of Physical Activity: Adaptation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire in Dubai, a Multicultural Society
S Siyad, N Mustafa, SS Banu… - Journal of Public …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background There are major health benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy, yet
there is scant data about a woman's knowledge and understanding of these benefits …
there is scant data about a woman's knowledge and understanding of these benefits …