Objective The purpose of this research was to describe perceived barriers to physical activity
among pregnant women living in a rural community. Design and Sample The project …

Background: The purpose of this study was to identify and determine the influence of
perceived intrinsic barriers to physical activity among mothers living in rural areas. Methods …

Though the positive link between physical activity and maternal health is well documented,
physical activity declines during pregnancy and, internationally, rural mothers are less likely …

Objective Physical activity generally declines during pregnancy, but barriers to activity
during this time period are not well understood. The objective was to examine barriers to …

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 …

Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease. With heart disease as the
leading cause of death in women, barriers to physical activity require exploration. Low …

Purpose: Investigation of physical activity and related psychosocial factors reported by new
mothers. Methods: Women (N= 79) were surveyed to determine their physical activity …

Introduction: Based on a socioecological model, the present study examined multilevel
barriers and facilitators related to physical activity engagement during pregnancy in women …

Many pregnant women and women of child-bearing age do not engage in the
recommended levels of physical activity despite the well known benefits. Pregnancy and the …

Objectives The purpose of this integrative review is to analyze current, non‐experimental
literature to identify factors that influence physical activity levels in rural women with a goal of …