Antenatal physical activity: a qualitative study exploring women's experiences and the acceptability of antenatal walking groups.
Sinead CurrieCindy GrayAshley ShepherdRhona J McInnesPublished in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2016)
Women's experiences and views provided a range of considerations for future intervention development, including provision of childcare, involvement of a fun and engaging leader and a range of activities rather than just walking. These experiences and views relate closely to the Health Action Process Model which, along with BCTs, could be used to develop future interventions. The findings of this study emphasise the importance of involving the target population in intervention development and present the theoretical foundation for building an antenatal PA intervention to encourage women to be physically active throughout their pregnancies.
Keyphrases
- pregnant women
- pregnancy outcomes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- randomized controlled trial
- physical activity
- mental health
- preterm birth
- healthcare
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- current status
- risk assessment
- insulin resistance
- depressive symptoms
- type diabetes
- metabolic syndrome
- health information
- climate change
- social media