A Prospective Examination of Exercise and Barrier Self-efficacy to Engage in Leisure-Time Physical Activity During Pregnancy

Cramp, Anita G; Bray, Steven R.

doi:10.1007/s12160-009-9102-y

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“…by trimester), rather than as a whole. Besides, such barriers have sometimes been recalled retrospectively, which raises concerns about the validity of recall (Cramp & Bray, 2009). The socioecological framework is a comprehensive, multifaceted health promotion model that takes into account the relationships among multiple factors (McLeroy, Bibeau, Steckler, & Glanz, 1988;Sallis, Owen, & Fisher, 2008).…”

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“…The published activity guidelines of the ACOG, CDC, ACSM and USDHHS differ substantially, and it is important to understand how differences in these guidelines interfere with pregnant women's accomplishment of recommended PA levels (ACOG, 2002;ACSM, 2006;Pate et al, 1995;USDHHS, 2008). Besides, knowledge about barriers to PA may be useful when planning health promotion and preventive programs (Cramp & Bray, 2009;Haakstad et al, 2009). Thus, the purpose of this study was to analyse PA engagement during the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, with reference to the different PA guidelines published, to document the individual characteristics associated with adherence to these guidelines and to examine pregnant women's perceived barriers to leisure PA, using a socioecological framework.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Impact of compliance with different guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy and perceived barriers to leisure physical activity

Santos

Abreu

Moreira

et al. 2014

Journal of Sports Sciences

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The aims of the this prospective study were to analyze physical activity (PA) engagement during the first and second trimesters, considering the different guidelines published on PA, to document the individual characteristics associated with the accomplishment of these guidelines and to examine pregnant women's perceived barriers to leisure PA, using a socioecological framework. A sample of 133 pregnant women in two stages -at 10-12 weeks' gestation (T1) and 20-22 weeks' gestation (T2) -were evaluated. PA was assessed by accelerometry during the T1 and T2 evaluation stages. Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors and barriers to leisure PA were assessed via questionnaire. A large proportion of women (ranging from 32% to 96%) did not reach the levels of PA recommended by the guidelines. There were no significant differences between T1 and T2 with regard to compliance with PA recommendations. A decrease in PA levels from T1 to T2 was noted for all recommendations. No associations were found between participants' characteristics and adherence to the recommendations in T1 and T2. No significant differences were found in barriers to leisure PA between T1 and T2. The most commonly reported barriers to leisure PA were intrapersonal, not health related. Our results indicate that there were no differences between trimesters regarding compliance of PA recommendations, and perceived barriers were similar in both trimesters.

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Impact of compliance with different guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy and perceived barriers to leisure physical activity

Santos

Abreu

Moreira

et al. 2014

Journal of Sports Sciences

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“…Perceived barriers to exercise was seen to increase as the pregnancy developed (Cramp and Bray 2009).…”

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“…Common physical symptoms of pregnancy such as feeling too tired, feeling uncomfortable, feeling nauseous or being sick, were seen as contributing factors for reducing or not partaking in exercising (Symons Downs and Hausenblas 2004, Cramp and Bray 2009, Duncombe et al 2009, Haakstad et al 2009, Melzer et al 2010, Foxcroft et al 2011. Discouragement from family members was also reported as a barrier to continuing exercise as the pregnancy progressed (Clarke and Gross 2004).…”

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Mii and MiiBump: Supporting pregnant women to continue or commence an active lifestyle

Trevorrow

2016

Loisir et Société / Society and Leisure

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The purpose of this study was to investigate how women perceive exercising during pregnancy and whether existing technologies could be used to support active behaviours. Information for pregnant women who wish to continue or start exercising is limited and not readily offered. With the ever growing capability and accessibility to technologies research is warranted to investigate whether it could be used to help support exercising during pregnancy. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used to conduct in-depth interviews with five women, via purposive sampling. The data revealed that the participants perceived a number of barriers to active behaviours, such as the lack of a pregnant buddy with which to exercise. A lack of provided information was evident with the women claiming to have sought appropriate information themselves. Findings highlighted the potential for existing technologies to be utilised in order to support and enhance exercise behaviours during pregnancy.

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“…This will also be used as a time for proper instruction on the technique of each exercise used. Upon completion of pre-exercise testing, participants will complete a modified physical activity questionnaire [32] to determine pre-pregnancy activity levels and a nutrition questionnaire [33] to ensure that participants are maintaining adequate diet and nutrition levels not only for increased energy needs of pregnancy, but also for the increased energy needs of exercise. These questionnaires will be completed a second time at the end of the intervention period to verify maternal activity and nutrition levels throughout the duration of the study [29].…”

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Influence of exercise mode on pregnancy outcomes: ENHANCED by Mom project

Moyer

Livingston²,

Fang³

et al. 2015

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background: The extent of the benefits of exercise training during pregnancy on maternal, fetal, and neonatal health outcomes has not been sufficiently addressed. While aerobic exercise training has been determined as safe and efficacious throughout pregnancy, the effects of other training modes on fetal health and development as well as any continued benefits for the neonate, especially with regards to cardiovascular development and function, is largely unknown. In the ENHANCED by Mom study we aim to determine the effects of different modes of exercise training (aerobic, circuit, and resistance) throughout pregnancy on childhood health by controlling individual exercise programs and assessing the effects of each on fetal and neonatal health adaptations. Methods/Design: ENHANCED by mom is a cross sectional comparison study utilizing 3 intervention groups in comparison to a control group. Participants will complete three 5 min warmup + 45 min sessions weekly from 16 weeks to 36 weeks gestation of aerobic, resistance, or circuit training, in comparison to non-exercising controls. Maternal physical measurements will occur every 4 weeks throughout the intervention period. Fetal morphometric and heart measurements will occur at 34 weeks gestation. Neonatal measurements will be acquired at birth and at 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months. Discussion: A better understanding on the effects of exercise training during pregnancy on fetal and neonatal health could have a profound impact on the prevention and development of chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.

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A Prospective Examination of Exercise and Barrier Self-efficacy to Engage in Leisure-Time Physical Activity During Pregnancy

Cited by 106 publications

References 42 publications

Impact of compliance with different guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy and perceived barriers to leisure physical activity

Impact of compliance with different guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy and perceived barriers to leisure physical activity

Mii and MiiBump: Supporting pregnant women to continue or commence an active lifestyle

Influence of exercise mode on pregnancy outcomes: ENHANCED by Mom project

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