Effects of antenatal exercise on length of gestation among women attending antenatal clinic of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Southeast Nigeria

Daniel, Jovita Ada; Nwaogu, E.I.; Ezeugwu, Clifford Chika

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“…1 ). Seven studies utilised direct or objective measures to assess PA during pregnancy (accelerometers, pedometers, combined heart rate and accelerometer device, and Borge Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) [ 88 , 92 – 95 , 103 , 107 ], and 16 studies employed non-objective or indirect measures [ 56 , 58 , 59 , 86 , 87 , 97 , 102 , 104 , 106 , 108 , 109 ]. Four studies include the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) [ 58 , 86 , 100 , 101 ], 11 applied surveys or questionnaires (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), International Physical Activity Questionnaires, or interviews (Table 1 ).…”

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“…• The study recommended improved education and supervision of antenatal exercise for better postpartum health outcomes. Nigeria [ 103 ] Owerri (Urban) 70 (simple random assignment into exercise and control groups) 2nd (20 weeks gestation) Randomised, controlled trial Direct measure: Borge Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) • Exercise in pregnancy significantly lengthened period of gestation. • Exercising women were more likely to carry their pregnancies to full term than those who did not exercise.…”

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“…Characteristics of the 27 included studies are displayed in Table 1 . Four were prospective cohort studies [ 92 , 94 , 97 , 105 ], thirteen were cross-sectional studies [ 58 , 59 , 86 – 88 , 91 , 98 , 100 , 101 , 104 , 108 – 110 ], four were longitudinal studies [ 99 , 102 , 106 , 107 ], four were randomised controlled trials [ 92 , 95 , 96 , 103 ] and two were qualitative exploratory study [ 55 , 56 ].…”

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“…Most studies were carried out in Nigeria [ 86 , 87 , 100 , 102 – 104 ], six were conducted in Egypt [ 92 – 97 ], five in South Africa [ 55 , 56 , 106 – 108 ], two in Kenya [ 98 , 99 ], four in Ethiopia [ 58 , 59 , 88 , 110 ], one each in Burundi [ 91 ], and Zambia [ 109 ]. The majority of the studies were conducted in urban regions [ 55 , 56 , 58 , 86 – 88 , 92 – 97 , 100 – 103 , 105 – 107 , 109 ], three were in rural areas [ 98 , 99 , 108 ], and two were conducted in a combination of urban/rural settings [ 91 , 101 , 110 ].…”

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“…Ten studies focused on the second trimester of pregnancy [ 86 , 88 , 92 , 94 – 96 , 99 , 103 , 107 , 108 ] nine studies assessed women in the third trimester of pregnancy (87,89,93,95,96,98,100,108,109] and nine studies (57,89,92,99,101,102,103,107,110] included all the trimesters or the entire gestational period. Three studies did not state the gestational stage [ 59 , 93 , 105 ].…”

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Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy in Africa: a review of the literature

Okafor

Goon

2020

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman’s life, with health status at this stage affecting both the woman and her child’s life. Global evidence suggests that many women engage in low levels of physical activity (PA) and exercise during pregnancy despite its beneficial effects. This is particularly the case in Africa. Methods This article reviews the literature on levels of PA and exercise among pregnant women in Africa, highlighting the level of PA or exercise participation during pregnancy in Africa, including types of PA, factors affecting PA, beliefs about and benefits of prenatal activity, advice or counselling on PA during pregnancy in Africa, and PA interventions proposed to promote the uptake of prenatal PA. Electronic search databases used were Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, EMBASE, ERIC, Medline, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, PubMed, BIOMED Central, and African Journal Online. The basic search terms were: ‘Physical activity’, ‘Exercise’, ‘Pregnancy’, ‘Pregnant women’ and ‘Africa’. A total of 40 references were found. On the basis of an analysis of titles, abstracts and the language of publication (other than English), 11 articles were rejected, and 29 articles were fully read, although two had to be rejected due to a lack of access to the full version. Finally, 27 references were included in the review. Results Few studies exist on PA during pregnancy in Africa. The limited data available suggests that, compared to the Western world, pregnant women in Africa do not adhere to the recommendations for PA during pregnancy. Levels of participation in PA during pregnancy are low and decline as the pregnancy progresses. The majority of the studies used direct, objective measures to assess PA during pregnancy. Personal and environmental factors such as lack of time, lack of knowledge, inadequate information from healthcare providers, feelings of tiredness and an absence of social support constituted the main barriers to PA during pregnancy. The types of PA participation among pregnant women varied across studies and geographical settings. Conclusions While published data is limited, it seems clear that the participation of pregnant women in PA during pregnancy in Africa is low and declines with advancing pregnancy. There is a need for more studies to examine the dynamics of PA during pregnancy in Africa to guide contextual interventions to improve and promote maternal health on the continent.

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Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy in Africa: a review of the literature

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Goon

2020

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Acute Response of Heart Rate of Pregnant Women to Aerobic Dance Exercise

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Okoli²,

Mbakwe³

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This was a Pre-test/Post-test research designed to study the acute heart rate response of pregnant women to aerobic dance exercise. Twenty four (24) pregnant women with no complications participated in this study. HR increased significantly after 30 minutes exercise [7.292, P = 0.004 (P < 0.05)] and then decreased significantly again after 30 minutes rest, post exercise [10.00, P = 0.0001 (P < 0.05)]. The heart rate normalised after 30 minutes rest, showing no significant difference from the pre-exercise value [2.708, P = 0.517 (P > 0.05)]. Moderate intensity Aerobic Dance Exercise may not precipitate adverse acute cardiorespiratory response in pregnant women with no complications.

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Effects of antenatal exercise on length of gestation among women attending antenatal clinic of the Federal Medical Centre Owerri, Southeast Nigeria

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Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy in Africa: a review of the literature

Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy in Africa: a review of the literature

Acute Response of Heart Rate of Pregnant Women to Aerobic Dance Exercise

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