How physically active are women in the third trimester of pregnancy? A cross-sectional study of physical activity in pregnancy and its outcomes among women delivering at a rural maternity hospital in South India

How physically active are women in the third trimester of pregnancy? A cross-sectional study of physical activity in pregnancy and its outcomes among women delivering at a rural maternity hospital in South India

Background: Physical activity influences perinatal outcomes. Moderate-intensity aerobic activity of 150 min/week during pregnancy is recommended. Objective: This study aimed at assessing the physical activity levels during pregnancy and determining the factors associated with physical activity among...

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Main Authors: Madonne Rufina Dishani, Avita Rose Johnson, Merlyn Joseph, Manisha James, Preeti Lakra, Naveen Ramesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU
Subjects:
obstetric outcomes
physical activity
pregnancy
Online Access:http://www.ijournalhs.org/article.asp?issn=2542-6214;year=2020;volume=13;issue=3;spage=221;epage=225;aulast=Dishani

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