Barriers to physical activity in pregnant women living in Iran and its predictors: a cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) on maternal and fetal health, the level of PA is low among pregnant women globally. The aim of this study was to determine the barriers to PA and its predictors in Iranian pregnant women specifically.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 300 pregnant women referred to the Ilam health centers of Iran. The sampling strategy used stratified random proportional allocation sampling from both comprehensive health centers and health bases. Data were collected from September to December 2018 in relation to individual characteristics. Data collection tools used included the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Barriers to Physical Activity during Pregnancy Scale. To analyze the data, descriptive st

SUBMITTER: Dolatabadi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9636628 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature