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Measuring physical activity during pregnancy.

Glenda Lindseth1, Patty Vari

  • 1University of North Dakota, College of Nursing, USA.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
|September 15, 2005
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This study found that a self-report exercise diary is a useful tool for measuring physical activity in pregnant women, correlating well with pedometer data. This supports its use in clinical settings for assessing exercise during pregnancy.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of physical activity during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
  • Existing self-report measures for physical activity in pregnant populations are limited.
  • Understanding factors influencing physical activity levels in pregnant women is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the validity of a self-report exercise diary against pedometer measurements for assessing physical activity in pregnant women.
  • To determine the utility of self-report exercise diaries as a practical tool for measuring physical activity during pregnancy.
  • To explore relationships between sleep, parity, and demographic factors with physical activity levels.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 94 pregnant women (ages 18-38) in the Midwestern U.S. participated.

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  • Participants wore a pedometer for 6 consecutive days (3 days at 14 weeks, 3 days at 28 weeks gestation).
  • Simultaneously, participants maintained a daily exercise diary recording minutes of physical activity.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant positive correlation (r = .49, p = .02) was observed between pedometer-measured physical activity and self-reported exercise minutes.
    • No significant differences in physical activity, by either method, were found across different occupational categories.
    • Sleep, parity, and demographic factors were analyzed for their relationship to physical activity measures.

    Conclusions:

    • The self-report exercise diary is a valid and useful tool for assessing physical activity in pregnant women.
    • This method offers a practical alternative or supplement to objective measures like pedometers in research and clinical practice.
    • Further research can explore the influence of other factors on physical activity levels throughout pregnancy.