Physical inactivity in early pregnancy and the determinants in an urban city setting of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Sharifah Fazlinda Syed NorIdayu Badilla IdrisZaleha Md IsaPublished in: BMC public health (2022)
The prevalence of physical inactivity among first trimester pregnant mothers in this study was 38.3%, and the highest activity was seen in the household category. Health education on physical activity in pregnancy should be focused on those who are primigravida and have no tertiary education. The educational content should be updated and tailored to current pandemic situation where self-isolation is the new norm, by advocating for home-based, moderate to vigorous intensity physical activities.