Antenatal Exercise Practices: Associated Factors and Correlation with Antenatal Quality of Life

Petronilla, Ojukwu Chidiebele; Moris, Anekwu Emelie; Justina, Okemuo Adaora; Omelogo, Nwabueze Jennifer; Okwudili, John Davidson; Anthonia, Ezugwu Uche; Ikenna, Uchenwoke Chigozie

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“…Similar studies also showed a positive attitude toward PFEs and other antenatal exercises. [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 11 ] The high positive disposition has been associated with the increased knowledge about the benefits of exercises in both pregnant and non-pregnant women over time. However, the practice among study participants was irregular as they only engaged in PFEs for a few minutes and not more than three days a week.…”

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“…The attitude of pregnant women towards PFEs has been inconsistent, but recent studies have reported a positive attitudinal shift towards antenatal. [ 7 , 8 ] Evidence suggests an increase in knowledge about the benefit and safety of exercise amongst pregnant women might be responsible,[ 7 ] though a study in Ethiopia reported that a large number of participants had a negative attitude towards exercising during pregnancy. [ 9 ] Reasons for this negative attitude included concerns about the safety of the foetus, cultural barriers, inadequate family support, and inadequate information about antenatal exercises.…”

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Attitude and concerns on antenatal pelvic floor exercises among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Yusuf,

Lawal,

Obajimi

et al. 2024

JWAS

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Aim: Several studies had investigated the importance and benefit of pelvic floor exercises (PFEs) to the pregnant women and their unborn babies, however, the concerns of antenatal women on the exercise have been sparsely investigated. This study examined the attitude and concerns of pregnant women towards engaging in PFEs in Ibadan, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was cross-sectional study of pregnant women aged ≥15 years. Participants were recruited at primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities. A face-to-face interview was conducted using a structured questionnaire with open and close-ended questions for data collection. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square and Fisher’s exact test to investigate the association between categorical variables. Multivariate analysis was performed with log-binomial and multinomial regressions to select significant variables that affect the attitude of pregnant women. Results: Of the 373 pregnant women recruited, 118 had ever practiced PFEs. A little below average (43%) performed PFE for less than 3 days a week. Ability to have easy childbirth was the most common motivator for practicing PFE. Participants were most concerned about abdominal pain. No association between any of the factors and participants’ attitudes. Conclusion: Though there was a positive attitude of pregnant women towards the PFE but the practice was low. This might be due to inadequate availability of information. We recommend health promotional messages to encourage pregnant women to engage in PFE as part of antenatal messages for healthy living.

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Attitude and concerns on antenatal pelvic floor exercises among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Yusuf,

Lawal,

Obajimi

et al. 2024

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Applying the Ecological Model to understand pregnant women's perspectives on the modifiable constraints to physical activity during pregnancy

Okafor¹,

Goon

2020

Medicine

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The benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy are widely reported; however, PA practice is seemingly not a valued habit among pregnant women attending public antenatal health centres in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Guided by the ecological model, we sought to explore modifiable barriers to PA among pregnant women. Semi-structured interviews involved a purposive sample of 15 pregnant women. Interview questions were guided by the ecological model constructs at intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental level. Thematic analysis was applied to summarise the modifiable barriers to PA during pregnancy. Three main themes emerged, based on the modifiable barriers to PA during pregnancy that belong to the varying Ecological Model constructs. On the intrapersonal level, 5 themes emerged, namely, time-constraint beliefs, feeling of tiredness, low energy, lack of motivation, and a lack of knowledge on benefits and types of PA. Two themes emerged for the interpersonal level, lack of PA advice and lack of information on PA recommendations and guidelines. Another theme defined the environmental level lacking resources. Most themes related to individual factors, which prevent PA-promoting behaviour. Overall, intrapersonal factors relating to tiredness and exhaustion, lack of time beliefs, work and household commitments, and lack of motivation were key modifiable barriers to PA by the women. The findings provide insights into possible interventional strategies to optimise PA during pregnancy among women in this setting. Appropriate knowledge, education and advice on the benefits, types, and intensity of PA in pregnancy are needed.

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A Call for the Implementation of Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS) During Pregnancy

Sparks,

Ruiz-Ramie,

Kishman

et al. 2024

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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Despite decades of research and clinical insights on the importance of physical activity during pregnancy for maternal and infant health, over 75% of pregnant individuals do not meet general physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical each week. This may be due to several barriers that restrict engagement in physical activity during pregnancy. Without providing individualized facilitators to overcome these respective barriers, physical activity engagement during pregnancy may be severely limited and/or reduced. This literary review presents the challenges specific populations face and strategies to facilitate the inclusion of physical activity as a vital sign (PAVS) during pregnancy to assist individuals to engage in and maintain physical activity throughout pregnancy. Additionally, the Exercise is Medicine’s global initiative’s ability to assist in implementing PAVS during pregnancy is discussed. We conclude by defining recommendations for routine prenatal care to consider PAVS to aid pregnant individuals in meeting physical activity guidelines.

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Antenatal Exercise Practices: Associated Factors and Correlation with Antenatal Quality of Life

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Attitude and concerns on antenatal pelvic floor exercises among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Attitude and concerns on antenatal pelvic floor exercises among pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria

Applying the Ecological Model to understand pregnant women's perspectives on the modifiable constraints to physical activity during pregnancy

A Call for the Implementation of Physical Activity as a Vital Sign (PAVS) During Pregnancy

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