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to describe patterns of women's postpartum behaviour in the period of ‘doing the month’ in a Northern rural area in China; and to determine the degree of difference between postpartum behaviour and daily behaviour.a retrospective cross-sectional survey was conducted in May 2004, using a questionnaire previously developed in pilot studies.Laishui County, Hebei Province, China.a random sample of 1813...
to examine the associations between total and domain-specific moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms.a prospective cohort study.data were obtained from 652 women recruited from prenatal clinics at University of North Carolina Hospitals during 2001–2005 for the Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition (PIN) Postpartum Study.MVPA measured at 17–22...
the objective of the study was to compare the differences in psychological well-being and quality of life during pregnancy and post partum of obese physically active women and obese physically inactive women enroled in a weight gain restriction programme. We also wanted to explore whether physical activity influences weight change or health status during pregnancy.a prospective intervention study...
the purpose of this study was to examine associations among gestational weight gain (GWG) and pregnancy leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), within pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) categories, while utilising two different estimates of pre-pregnancy weight.a cohort study. Data were collected via questionnaire and abstraction from birth certificate as a part of a larger study.three antenatal clinics...
to explore maternal energy balance, incorporating free living physical activity and sedentary behaviour, in uncomplicated pregnancies at risk of macrosomia.a parallel-group cross-sectional analysis was conducted in healthy pregnant women predicted to deliver infants weighing ≥4000g (study group) or <4000g (control group). Women were recruited in a 1:1 ratio from antenatal clinics in Northern Ireland...
to explore gestational weight gain in healthy women in relation to pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index, diet and physical activity.a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 455 healthy pregnant women of all gestational ages receiving antenatal care from an independent midwife in the Netherlands. Weight gain was assessed using the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines and classified as below, within,...
to explore the barriers and facilitators to physical activity and lifestyle interventions in pregnant women with Class III obesity (body mass index >40kg/m2).qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structure interviews framed by the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted using a topic guide. Data analysis was undertaken using a Framework Approach and was...
To describe African American and White women’s perceptions of weight gain, physical activity, and nutrition during pregnancy and to explore differences in perceptions by race.Qualitative interview study.Two Ob/Gyn clinics in South Carolina, USA.Thirty pregnant women (15 African American, 15 White) between 20 and 30 weeks gestation, equally represented across pre-pregnancy BMI categories (10 normal...
women who have experienced miscarriage may be at increased risk for elevated depressive and anxiety symptoms in subsequent pregnancies. Exercise may be a useful strategy for coping with these symptoms. Little is known about how miscarriage influences prenatal exercise behavior. The study purpose was to examine the influences of miscarriage history and prepregnancy weight status on pregnant women’s...
to qualitatively explore influences identified by overweight/obese pregnant women on food choices and physical activity (PA) behaviours; to determine the impact of pregnancy on these factors; and to inform development of future lifestyle interventions during pregnancy.cross-sectional interview study.maternity hospital, Ireland.pregnant women (n=22), early pregnancy Body Mass Index > 25kg/m2barriers...
to investigate barriers and facilitators to physical activity (PA) guideline implementation for midwives when advising obese pregnant women.a cross-sectional, self-completion, anonymous questionnaire was designed using the Theoretical Domains Framework. this framework was developed to evaluate the implementation of guidelines by health care professionals. A total of 40 questions were included. These...
overweight and obesity in the pregnant population is increasing and this is a public health concern. Many women have difficulty in following the recommendation to maintain a healthy diet and to keep active, indeed some identify pregnancy as the start of their concern with being overweight.to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the ‘Eat Well Keep Active’ intervention programme designed to promote...
to investigate women's physical activity levels, diet and gestational weight gain, and their experiences and motivations of behavior change.analysis of cross-sectional data collected during a longitudinal, cohort study examining physiological, psychological, sociodemographic, and self-reported behavioural measures relating to bodyweight.women recruited from routine antenatal clinics at the Nottingham...
reduction of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy is common but undesirable, as it is associated with negative outcomes, including excessive gestational weight gain. Our objective was to explore changes in five types of activity that occurred during pregnancy and the behavioural determinants of the reported changes in PA.we performed a secondary analysis of a cross sectional survey that was constructed...
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