ArticlePloS one2021
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.
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Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing With and Without Abdominal Muscles Strength Training Program on Pelvic Floor Strength, Endurance and Quality of Life in Postnatal Women
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44 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 73 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Socio-ecological exploration of antenatal exercise among pregnant Saudi women.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
- Healthcare providers' antenatal physical exercise counseling practice and its associated factors in Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Exploring antenatal exercise: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among pregnant women in KSA.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
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- Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Antenatal Exercise among Pregnant Women in Kuala Selangor.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Article
- Knowledge, attitude and practice of Kegel exercise among pregnant women in Abha, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
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Abstract
background"Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise". Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to examine the barriers to prenatal physical activity.
methodsA descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ante-natal care clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards antenatal exercise (ANEx) by interview method.
resultsAmong 349 pregnant women, 138 (39.5%) and 193 (55.3%) had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice respectively. Overall, 108 (30.9) of the respondents practiced antenatal exercise, while only 41 (37.9%) of those pregnant women had a good practice. Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. More than half of the pregnant women (53.6) reported that ANEx is not appropriate for Ethiopian culture. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ANEx among pregnant women are significantly associated with higher education, government employees, pre-pregnancy exercise, and being advised on ANEx before. Women with adequate knowledge are more likely to have a good practice (AOR 4.53, 95%CI: 1.64, 15.3).
conclusionThe findings of this study suggest that knowledge concerning antenatal exercise is low and their attitude is reasonably favorable. However, very few Ethiopian pregnant practices ANEx according to recommended guidelines during pregnancy.
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