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Neli Pavlova1, Megan Teychenne2, Ellinor K Olander3
1Health Psychology Section, Psychology Department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London SE5 9RS, UK.
Summary
Postnatal walking groups are acceptable to new mothers, offering social connection and physical activity. Findings highlight the multifaceted nature of acceptability beyond mere enjoyment for this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Postnatal women often participate in walking groups.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the factors influencing the acceptability of these groups for postnatal women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the acceptability of postnatal walking groups.
- Utilized the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA) to guide the investigation.
Main Methods:
- Conducted walk-along interviews with seventeen postnatal women during group sessions.
- Employed semi-structured interviews based on the TFA.
- Analyzed findings deductively across the seven TFA components.
Main Results:
- The walking group was generally found to be acceptable.
- Key benefits included social interaction with other mothers and convenient, accessible walking locations.
- Participants perceived the group's aim of supporting new mothers as understood and achieved.
- Most women found attending the group required minimal effort, though scheduling posed challenges for some.
- Attending the group aligned with participants' values regarding social connection and physical activity.
Conclusions:
- The acceptability of postnatal walking groups is multifaceted, extending beyond enjoyment.
- Findings offer insights for promoting similar physical activities to the postnatal population.
