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| The investigation of knowledge, attitude and behavior for physical activity during pregnancy of pregnant women |
| 1. School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, 100191; 2. Haidian District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Beijing; 3. Institute of Reproductive and Child Health/Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, Peking University |
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Abstract Objective: To investigate the cognitions and attitudes of pregnant women towards physical activity during pregnancy and their physical activity levels in area with high education level，so as to provide evidence for pregnant women to practice rational physical activity. Methods: A total of 333 pregnant women from Beijing Haidian district maternal and child health care hospital were recruited into this survey by convenience sampling method from December 2016 to January 2017. A survey was used to collect their knowledge, attitudes and behavior towards exercise and their physical activity levels through questionnaire designed by own. Results: Effective response rate of questionnaire was 97.9% (333/340). 70% of pregnant women knew that there were some impact of exercise on pregnant women, the fetus and delivery mode during pregnancy, but less than 60% pregnant women had good awareness on exercise knowledge during pregnancy. More than 90% of pregnant women thought that physical activity during pregnancy was beneficial to babies and themselves, and 89.3% pregnant women had positive attitudes to exercise during pregnancy. 79.6% of the pregnant women had exercised during pregnancy, but the rate of rational exercise was only 17.1%. The main way of exercise was walking. Conclusion: The improvement of awareness rate of knowledge about physical activity during pregnancy of pregnant women is still needed. Most pregnant women have a positive attitude toward physical activity during pregnancy, but the confidence to exercise is relatively low. The proportion of pregnant women who had rational exercise is low, and physical activity form of pregnant women is single. Guidance and encouragement should be given to strengthen rational exercise during pregnancy.
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