Perceptions and experiences of exercise among pregnant women

被引:1
作者
Ma, Nan [1 ]
Chau, Janita Pak Chun [1 ]
Zang, Yuli [1 ]
Deng, Yongfang [2 ]
Wong, Cho Lee [1 ]
Thompson, David R. [3 ]
机构
[1] Chinese Univ Hong Kong, Fac Med, Nethersole Sch Nursing, Hong Kong, Peoples R China
[2] Guangzhou Women & Childrens Med Ctr, Guangzhou, Guangdong, Peoples R China
[3] Queens Univ Belfast, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Belfast, North Ireland
关键词
Exercise; Perceptions; Experiences; Pregnancy; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; INTERVIEWS; PATTERNS; BARRIERS;
D O I
10.1016/j.midw.2023.103792
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Introduction: Though exercise during pregnancy can yield important maternal benefits, most pregnant women in China do less aerobic exercise than is currently recommended. This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of physical exercise among pregnant women and to identify perceived barriers to and facilitators of exercise participation.Methods: Purposive sampling was used to recruit 40 pregnant women attending prenatal visits at an obstetrics outpatient department of a tertiary general hospital in Southern China. Individual semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with the verbatim transcripts analyzed through content analysis. Results: Three main themes emerged from the data: perceptions and patterns of exercise; concerns and hesitations about participating in exercise; and determinants of adoption and maintenance of exercise participation. Though pregnant women recognised their need for physical exercise instruction, their demands remained unmet due to a combination of factors such as lack of knowledge, confidence, and support, and concerns about safety.Discussion: The findings of this study suggest that the provision of tailored exercise programs for pregnant women, which include education, reassurance, motivational strategies, and lay and professional support, may help improve knowledge, allay concerns, boost confidence, and bolster support when doing physical exercise.
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