主题分析
怀孕
定性研究
体力活动
感知
医学
社会支持
描述性研究
描述性统计
产后
家庭医学
心理学
护理部
作者
Kar Wai Shum,Mei Qi Ang,Shefaly Shorey
出处
期刊:Midwifery
[Elsevier]
日期:2022-01-01
卷期号:: 103264-103264
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2022.103264
摘要
To explore the perceptions on physical activity during pregnancy among pregnant and postpartum women in Singapore.A descriptive qualitative study. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify the main themes associated with women's perceptions of physical activity during pregnancy.Twenty-two women were recruited from a tertiary hospital specializing in healthcare for women and children in Singapore.Two themes and five subthemes were generated. The themes were "From what I know" about physical activity to actual physical activity and "What keeps and stops me from moving". Women lacked awareness of the recommended guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy. Factors such as support systems, informational support and the benefits associated with physical activity influenced women's physical activity behavior. Factors such as fear of harming the fetus, physical discomforts and family commitments deterred women from participating in physical activity.Women lacked understanding of the optimal physical activity needed during pregnancy. The findings in this study highlight the need for improved physical activity education and social support during pregnancy.Given the potential health benefits of staying active during pregnancy, healthcare professionals and administrators need to promote physical activity among pregnant women to improve both mothers' and newborns' health outcomes.
科研通智能强力驱动
Strongly Powered by AbleSci AI