Physical activity and associated factors in Australian women during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study.
associated factors
exercise
physical activity
pregnancy
pregnant women
sedentary behaviours
Journal
Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals
ISSN: 1036-1073
Titre abrégé: Health Promot J Austr
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 9710936
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
26 Feb 2024
26 Feb 2024
Historique:
revised:
16
02
2024
received:
28
11
2022
accepted:
17
02
2024
medline:
27
2
2024
pubmed:
27
2
2024
entrez:
26
2
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Whilst the benefits of regular physical activity during pregnancy are well known, the few studies conducted in Australian pregnant women suggest that most do not meet recommended exercise guidelines. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and associated factors in Australian pregnant women. A random sample of pregnant women (N = 780) of (mean [SD]) 31 (5) years of age completed a questionnaire describing weekly physical activity and sedentary behaviours. A number of potential risk factors, including socio-demographic characteristics and ethnicity, were investigated using logistic regression. Approximately one-third (34%) of women were classified as "active"; however, only 7% of women performed the recommended amount of physical activity according to Australian guidelines. Women reported (mean [95% CI]) sitting for 8 (7.8-8.2) hours and lying down during the day for 0.5 (0.5-0.6) hour while pregnant. Being university educated (OR [95% CI]) (2.87 [1.6-4.9]), in paid employment (2.12 [1.14-3.94]) and having a lower body mass index (0.91 [0.87-0.95]) were factors associated with being active. Australian women performed low levels of physical activity during pregnancy and spend long periods of time in sedentary behaviours. SO WHAT?: There is a strong need for a concerted health promotion strategy to endorse increased physical activity, along with a reduction in sedentary behaviours, during pregnancy to support better maternal outcomes in Australia.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Authors. Health Promotion Journal of Australia published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australian Health Promotion Association.
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