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Higher education levels significantly predict adherence to supervised group prenatal exercise programs. Strategies are needed to address education-related barriers and improve access for all pregnant women.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Community-based supervised group exercise offers a potential avenue to enhance physical activity during pregnancy.
  • Previous research on exercise adherence during pregnancy has not specifically focused on group-based interventions.
  • Understanding adherence predictors in group settings is crucial for optimizing prenatal fitness programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors of high adherence to community-based supervised group prenatal exercise interventions.
  • To explore the relationship between demographic and pre-pregnancy factors and exercise attendance in pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • An international cohort of 347 pregnant women participating in group prenatal exercise was analyzed.
  • Data collected included pre-pregnancy physical activity, body mass index (BMI), age, parity, and education level.
  • Adherence was measured by attendance, with high adherence defined as ≥70%.

Main Results:

  • Post-secondary education was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of adherence compared to secondary or primary education levels.
  • Women with post-secondary education showed a greater likelihood of high adherence (aOR 5.28 for secondary; aOR 13.82 for primary).
  • These findings highlight education as a key factor influencing participation in prenatal exercise programs.

Conclusions:

  • Education level is a strong predictor of adherence to supervised group prenatal exercise.
  • Public health initiatives should develop strategies to mitigate education-related barriers to prenatal exercise accessibility.
  • Improving accessibility is vital to ensure equitable participation in beneficial prenatal physical activity programs.