Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

"Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise". Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to examine the barriers to prenatal physical activity.

Methods

A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ante-natal care clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards ant

SUBMITTER: Janakiraman B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7895387 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature