Perceptions of Antenatal Exercise in Pregnant Females and the Impact of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Exercise during pregnancy presents many benefits for the mother and baby. Yet, pregnancy is characterised by a decrease in exercise. Studies have reported barriers to antenatal exercise. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may have further exacerbated barriers to antenatal exercise as pregnant females faced many challenges. Rich, in-depth exploration into pregnant female's perceived barriers to antenatal exercise during COVID-19 is imperative. Questionnaires reporting physical activity levels were completed by all participants (n = 14). Semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2020 and May 2021 in the UK. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis and revealed four main themes: 'Perceptions of being an active person shaping activity levels in pregnancy', 'How

SUBMITTER: France-Ratcliffe M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9518533 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature