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Antenatal physical exercise level and its associated factors among pregnant women in Hawassa city, Sidama Region, Ethiopia.

Dereje Zeleke BelachewTeshome MeleseKetemaw NegeseGossa Fetene AbebeZemenu Yohannes Kassa
Published in: PloS one (2023)
In this study, three fourth of the study participants had an inadequate level of practice in antenatal physical exercise than the global standard. It shall be beneficial if the city health administration works towards improving pregnant women's knowledge and practice level on physical exercise by providing information using different media outlets. Healthcare providers should broadcast antenatal physical exercise prescriptions in integration with health-related programs.
Keyphrases
  • pregnant women
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • health information
  • preterm birth
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • health insurance