Perceptions of physical activity during pregnancy among women: A descriptive qualitative study

被引:22
作者
Shum, Kar Wai [1 ]
Ang, Mei Qi [1 ]
Shorey, Shefaly [2 ]
机构
[1] KK Womens & Childrens Hosp, Singapore, Singapore
[2] Natl Univ Singapore, Alice Lee Ctr Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin Sch Med, Singapore, Singapore
关键词
Experiences; Perception; Physical activity; Pregnancy; Qualitative research; Women; GESTATIONAL WEIGHT-GAIN; PERCEIVED BARRIERS; DIABETES-MELLITUS; EXERCISE; EXPERIENCES; POSTPARTUM; BELIEFS; RISK; BABY;
D O I
10.1016/j.midw.2022.103264
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Objective: To explore the perceptions on physical activity during pregnancy among pregnant and postpartum women in Singapore. Design: A descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews.A thematic analysis was conducted to identify the main themes associated with women's perceptions of physical activity during pregnancy. Participants and setting: Twenty-two women were recruited from a tertiary hospital specializing in healthcare for women and children in Singapore.Findings: Two themes and five subthemes were generated. The themes were "From what I know" about physical activity to actual physical activity and "What keeps and stops me from moving". Women lacked awareness of the recommended guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy. Factors such as support systems, informational support and the benefits associated with physical activity influenced women's physical activity behavior. Factors such as fear of harming the fetus, physical discomforts and family commitments deterred women from participating in physical activity.Key conclusions: Women lacked understanding of the optimal physical activity needed during pregnancy. The findings in this study highlight the need for improved physical activity education and social support during pregnancy.Implications for practice: Given the potential health benefits of staying active during pregnancy, healthcare professionals and administrators need to promote physical activity among pregnant women to improve both mothers' and newborns' health outcomes.(c) 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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