[HTML][HTML] Attitudes, barriers and enablers to physical activity in pregnant women: a systematic review

AL Harrison, NF Taylor, N Shields, HC Frawley - Journal of physiotherapy, 2018 - Elsevier
Question What are the attitudes, barriers and enablers to physical activity perceived by
pregnant women? Design In a systematic literature review, eight electronic databases were …

Pregnant women's perceptions of gestational weight gain: A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of qualitative research

M Vanstone, S Kandasamy, M Giacomini… - Maternal & child …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Excess gestational weight gain has numerous negative health outcomes for women and
children, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and cesarean section (maternal) and high …

[HTML][HTML] Facilitators and barriers influencing weight management behaviours during pregnancy: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research

T Escañuela Sánchez, S Meaney, C O'Connor… - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Obesity and overweight are considered risk factors for a range of adverse
outcomes, including stillbirth. This study aims to identify factors reported by women …

Barriers and facilitators to improve fruit and vegetable intake among WIC-eligible pregnant Latinas: An application of the health action process approach framework

A Hromi-Fiedler, D Chapman, S Segura-Pérez… - Journal of Nutrition …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective Identify barriers and facilitators to improve prenatal fruit and vegetable (F&V)
intake among Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children …

[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with prenatal health behaviors among low-income, ethnic minority women

GG Urizar Jr, J Murillo, K Miller - International Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Less than one-third of pregnant women in the US meet prenatal nutrition, exercise, and
stress management health behavior guidelines. Low rates of these prenatal health …

Demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related predictors of objectively measured sedentary time and physical activity during pregnancy

MA Jones, K Whitaker… - Journal of Physical …, 2021 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Sedentary behavior (SED) and moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity
(MVPA) have important implications for health; however, little is known about predictors of …

Pregnant and postpartum women's perceptions of barriers to and enablers of physical activity during pregnancy: A qualitative systematic review

R McKeough, C Blanchard… - Journal of Midwifery & …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Physical activity throughout pregnancy has been shown to have health benefits
for the pregnant person, including reductions in the risk of preeclampsia and gestational …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing pregnancy and postpartum weight management in women of African and Caribbean ancestry living in high income countries: Systematic …

AP Moore, AC Flynn, ARA Adegboye, LM Goff… - Frontiers in Public …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Women of black African heritage living in high income countries (HIC) are at
risk of obesity and weight-related complications in pregnancy. This review aimed to …

Gestational weight gain of pregnant African American adolescents affects body mass index 18 years later

SW Groth, ML Holland, H Kitzman, Y Meng - Journal of Obstetric …, 2013 - Elsevier
Objective To determine if gestational weight gain (GWG) in adolescents is associated with
long‐term weight increases 12 years and 18 years after delivery of a first child and the …

Understanding motivations for dietary supplementation during pregnancy: A focus group study

L Malek, WJ Umberger, M Makrides, CT Collins… - Midwifery, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective to increase understanding of psychosocial factors (behavioural, normative and
control beliefs) motivating vitamin and mineral supplement use during pregnancy. Design …