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A Qualitative Study on Pregnant Women's Perceptions and Needs for Developing a WeChat Mini-Program for Physical
XiaoYun Li1,2, YuZhen Liang1, JinXia Huang3
1School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
International Journal of Women'S Health
|March 16, 2026
Summary
Pregnant women need user-friendly mobile health platforms for physical activity management. Developing these tools requires understanding their specific needs and concerns to ensure safety and effectiveness during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Digital Health
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Physical activity is vital for maternal and infant health.
- Safety concerns, lack of guidance, and poor platform usability hinder exercise adoption in pregnancy.
- Mobile health (mHealth) platforms offer potential solutions for managing physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore pregnant women's perceptions and needs regarding mHealth platforms for physical activity management.
- To inform the development of a needs-oriented intelligent management platform for exercise during pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative study design.
- 37 pregnant women recruited from an obstetric outpatient department.
- Semi-structured interviews analyzed using content analysis, adhering to SRQR guidelines.
Main Results:
- Four emergent themes: physical/mental changes in pregnancy, exercise perceptions/concerns, exercise guidance needs, and mHealth platform requirements.
- Pregnant women expressed openness to using mHealth platforms for exercise management.
- Key needs include comprehensive, safe, and personalized features.
Conclusions:
- Pregnant women are receptive to mHealth solutions for physical activity.
- Platform development should prioritize user needs for safety, personalization, and comprehensive support.
- Collaboration between developers and healthcare providers is essential to optimize these tools.
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