[HTML][HTML] Determinants of changes in women's and men's physical activity and sedentary behavior across the transition to parenthood: a focus group study

V Versele, FM Stok, A Dieberger, T Deliens… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: Becoming a parent may cohere with drastic changes in physical activity (PA)
and sedentary behavior (SB). A clear understanding of determinants of changes in PA and …

[HTML][HTML] The partner-an underutilized facilitator to support healthy gestational weight gain

JR Sparks, S Phelan, KL Drews… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Addressing barriers and facilitators to health behavior changes for support of optimal
gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnancy is a cornerstone for the development and …

Menstrual Tracking Apps, Fertility Algorithms, and Intimate Behavior Data

M Kovacova, J Horak, AC Cuţitoi - Journal of Research in Gender …, 2022 - ceeol.com
We draw on a substantial body of theoretical and empirical research on menstrual cycle and
fertility tracking apps. With increasing evidence of female self-governance and …

[HTML][HTML] The role of the partner in the support of a pregnant woman's healthy diet: an explorative qualitative study

RM van Lonkhuijzen, H Rustenhoven… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2023 - Springer
Background Active partner involvement during pregnancy is an effective strategy to enhance
both maternal and newborn health outcomes. The presence of a supportive partner equips …

[HTML][HTML] Dietary intake, physical activity and sedentary behavior and association with BMI during the transition to parenthood: a prospective dyadic study

V Versele, L Stas, D Aerenhouts, T Deliens… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Little is known on how diet, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB)
changes during pregnancy and after childbirth in primiparous couples. Moreover, it is …

[HTML][HTML] Association between perceived partner support and lifestyle in mother-father dyads expecting a first child

V Versele, A Bogaerts, R Devlieger, C Matthys… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background A healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is important for the health of mother and
child. However, unfavorable physical activity (PA) and dietary changes are observed in …

Healthful Eating Behaviors among Couples Contribute to Lower Gestational Weight Gain

JR Sparks, LM Redman, KL Drews, CR Sims… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Through longitudinal analysis from the GLOWING cohort study, we examined the
independent and joint relationships between couples' eating behaviors and gestational …

[HTML][HTML] Using the Person-Based Approach to Develop a Digital Intervention Targeting Diet and Physical Activity in Pregnancy: Development Study

A Rhodes, A Pimprikar, A Baum, AD Smith… - JMIR Formative …, 2023 - formative.jmir.org
Background: In pregnancy, eating well, keeping active, and avoiding excessive weight gain
are associated with better maternal and fetal health outcomes. Dietary and physical activity …

Fertility Awareness Apps, Bodily Self-Tracking Devices, and Gynecological Health Monitoring

KF Michalikova, Z Rowland, G Lăzăroiu - Journal of Research in Gender …, 2022 - ceeol.com
The purpose of this study is to examine menstrual cycle tracking apps integrating sexual and
reproductive processes and self-care practices. In this article, we cumulate previous …

Development of an app-based intervention to support healthy eating, physical activity and weight management in pregnancy

A Rhodes - 2024 - discovery.ucl.ac.uk
Poor diet quality, physical inactivity and excessive weight gain in pregnancy are associated
with adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Dietary and physical activity interventions …