The impact of COVID-19 on the physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels of pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
Medbh HillyardMarlene SinclairMarie MurphyKaren CassonCiara MulliganPublished in: PloS one (2021)
These results show the impact of COVID-19 on physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels and highlight the need for targeted public health initiatives as the pandemic continues and for future lockdowns. Women with gestational diabetes need to know how it is safe and beneficial to them to engage in physical activity and ways to do this from their homes if fear of leaving the house due to COVID-19 is a barrier for them. Online physical activity classes provided by certified trainers in physical activity for pregnant women may help them remain active when face-to-face appointments are reduced and limited additional resources are available.