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 …

Background Regular physical activity (PA) has health benefits, including reducing the risk of
complications during pregnancy. In Ethiopia, little is known about PA status and its …

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 …

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 …

Background Women in low-income countries are generally considered to have a high
physical workload which is sustained during pregnancy. Although most previous studies …

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 …

Objectives: Evidence indicates that regular physical activity has positive effects on the
mother's health and outcomes of pregnancy. The measurement of physical activity during …

Background Physical activity (PA) and exercise have been identified to improve the general
fitness and health. Although, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) has …

Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health
still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises …

Abstract Introduction Women in Ethiopia prefer sedentary behavior and are physically
inactive during pregnancy; this increases the risks of pregnancy-related complications …