Document Type : Original Article
Authors
Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
Background: Physical activity generally declines during pregnancy, but activity barriers during
this period are not well understood. The objective was to determine physical activity and some
relative factors in referred pregnant women. Materials and Methods: This cross‑sectional
study was carried on 384 in referred pregnant women to Isfahan Health Care Centers and
Shahid Beheshti Hospital in second stage sampling method in 2013. Demographic/prenatal
characteristics, physical activity (36Q) and prenatal life quality questionnaire (26Q) were
completed by participants. The statistical analysis was performed with various statistical tests
such as the t‑test, one‑way ANOVA, individual correlation coefficient, and linear regression
using SPSS statistical software (version 16). Results: Based on the findings, 98.7% (n = 378)
of pregnant women had low physical activity. Also, there were a correlation among physical
activity and parity, age, gestational age (P ≤ 0.005). Conclusion: Since physical activity is
recommended for the most of pregnant women, it is imperative to promote physical activity
between pregnant women and some intervention suggestions.
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