[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Psychological, social and behavioural changes during pregnancy: implications for physical activity and exercise
L Atkinson, M Teychenne - … and Physical Activity During Pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Pregnancy is often cited as a time in a woman's life when motivation towards having a
healthy lifestyle increases, including a desire to pursue physical activities and improve …
healthy lifestyle increases, including a desire to pursue physical activities and improve …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
Factors affecting perceived change in physical activity in pregnancy
A Merkx, M Ausems, L Budé, R de Vries… - Midwifery, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective reduction of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy is common but undesirable,
as it is associated with negative outcomes, including excessive gestational weight gain. Our …
as it is associated with negative outcomes, including excessive gestational weight gain. Our …
Dose and timing of text messages for increasing physical activity among pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial
JL Huberty, MP Buman, JA Leiferman… - Translational …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Text4baby (T4b), a free nation-wide mobile health information service, delivers
health-related text messages (SMS) to pregnant women. The objective of this study was to …
health-related text messages (SMS) to pregnant women. The objective of this study was to …
[HTML][HTML] Determinants of the self-efficacy of physical activity for maintaining weight during pregnancy: The application of the health belief model
N Abdolaliyan, H Shahnazi, A Kzemi… - Journal of Education …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
AIMS: The present study aimed to evaluate the awareness of rational use of medicines
(RUMs) among the FMGs. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A multicentric, cross-sectional, and …
(RUMs) among the FMGs. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A multicentric, cross-sectional, and …
[HTML][HTML] “Just because you're pregnant, doesn't mean you're sick!” A qualitative study of beliefs regarding physical activity in black South African women
Background Despite the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy, the physiological and
psychological changes that occur during this unique period may put women at greater risk of …
psychological changes that occur during this unique period may put women at greater risk of …
Motivational interviews to improve contraceptive use in populations at high risk of unintended pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A Wilson, K Nirantharakumar, EG Truchanowicz… - European Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective Effective contraceptive use has the potential to prevent around 230 million births
each year. An estimated 222 million women want to delay pregnancy or cease childbearing …
each year. An estimated 222 million women want to delay pregnancy or cease childbearing …
[HTML][HTML] A qualitative study exploring women's beliefs about physical activity after stillbirth
JL Huberty, J Coleman, K Rolfsmeyer, S Wu - BMC pregnancy and …, 2014 - Springer
Background Research provides strong evidence for improvements in depressive symptoms
as a result of physical activity participation in many populations including pregnant and post …
as a result of physical activity participation in many populations including pregnant and post …
Professional exercise recommendations for healthy women who are pregnant: a systematic review
LR Rudin, L Dunn, K Lyons, J Livingston… - Women's Health …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Background: Exercise in pregnancy favorably affects maternal and fetal outcomes, yet only
50% of women receive exercise guidance during prenatal care and 15% are told to stop …
50% of women receive exercise guidance during prenatal care and 15% are told to stop …