Perception, knowledge, and attitude toward physical activity behavior: implications for participation among pregnant women

FA Maruf, C Chianakwana, S Hanif - The Journal of Women's & …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objective: This study explored the perception and knowledge of, attitude toward, and
participation in physical activity (PA) among pregnant women attending public hospitals in a …

Physical activity before pregnancy and following childbirth in a multiethnic sample of healthy women in Hawaii

CL Albright, JE Maddock, CR Nigg - Women & health, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Investigation of physical activity and related psychosocial factors reported by new
mothers. Methods: Women (N= 79) were surveyed to determine their physical activity …

Maternal physical activity during pregnancy and the effect on the mother and newborn: a systematic review

M Morales-Suárez-Varela… - … of Physical Activity …, 2020 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: The practice of physical exercise during pregnancy has benefits for both the
mother and baby. Currently, there is scientific evidence that supports the inclusion of a …

Exploring beliefs about exercise among pregnant women in rural communities

R Tinius, TS Nagpal, K Edens… - Journal of midwifery …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Women who are pregnant in rural communities are disproportionally impacted
by obesity and sedentary behavior, and this could be related to having negative beliefs …

A follow-up study to assess the determinants and consequences of physical activity in pregnant women of Cuenca, Spain

R Poyatos-León, G Sanabria-Martínez… - BMC Public Health, 2016 - Springer
Background In recent years, the influence of physical exercise on pregnancy outcomes has
been widely debated. Despite the numerous studies addressing the relationship between …

[PDF][PDF] Modify, don't stop! Time to reconsider the'relative'and'absolute'contraindications to physical activity in pregnancy: an opinion piece

A Hassan, VL Meah, GA Davies… - … journal of obstetrics …, 2022 - discovery.ucl.ac.uk
Background Guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy have existed since 1985.
Extensive literature in the subsequent forty years have conclusively demonstrated the safety …

Physical activity patterns and factors related to exercise during pregnancy: a cross sectional study

SL Nascimento, FG Surita, AC Godoy, KT Kasawara… - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Objective To assess the physical activity levels of pregnant women and to examine the
characteristics associated with the practice of exercise and the activities of daily living during …

Enablers and barriers to physical activity in overweight and obese pregnant women: an analysis informed by the theoretical domains framework and COM-B model

C Flannery, S McHugh, AE Anaba, E Clifford… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2018 - Springer
Background Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM) and other complications. Physical activity is a modifiable lifestyle …

Antenatal exercise practices: Associated factors and correlation with antenatal quality of life

OC Petronilla, AE Moris, OA Justina… - Journal of Applied …, 2018 - asian.go4publish.com
Aims: The study aims to assess the relationship between antenatal exercise practice and
health-related quality of life of Nigerian pregnant women. Study Design: Cross-sectional …

Predictors of physical activity among Chinese pregnant women during the first trimester: A cross-sectional study

Z Xiang, R Han, L Chen, L Gao - Journal of Sports Sciences, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Physical activity during pregnancy has numerous health benefits for the woman and the
foetus. The current study investigated physical activity engagement and its predictors among …