ArticleJournal of physical activity & health2021
Perceived Barriers and Motivators for Physical Activity in Women With Perinatal Depression.
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- Effect of a Tailored eHealth Physical Activity Intervention on Physical Activity and Depression During Postpartum: Randomized Controlled Trial (The Postpartum Wellness Study).JMIR mental health · 2025Trial
- Clinical and Behavioral Outcomes During 4 Weeks of Home-Based Self-Administered Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Perinatal Women With Depressive Symptoms: Open-Label Exploratory Pilot Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Associations Between Walking in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Maternal Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Surprised by the transition to an unknown body: quantitative and qualitative aspects of activity limitations and physical changes during the first year post-partum.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Observational
- A Tailored Postpartum eHealth Physical Activity Intervention for Individuals at High Risk of Postpartum Depression-the POstpartum Wellness Study (POW): Protocol and Data Overview for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Changes in 24-Hour Movement Behaviors From Early to Late Pregnancy in Individuals With Prepregnancy Overweight or Obesity.Journal of physical activity & health · 2022Article
- Cross-Sectional Associations between Living and Built Environments and Depression Symptoms among Chinese Older Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity Engagement to Inform a Precision Prescription Approach during Pregnancy.American journal of lifestyle medicineArticle
- Postpartum dietary, sleep, and physical activity behaviors: A qualitative study to inform efforts to address postpartum weight retention.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysical activity (PA) can help reduce depression symptom severity in women with perinatal depression. However, PA is low, and barriers and motivators for PA among women with perinatal depression are not well understood.
methodsAn ethnically diverse sample of women with perinatal depression was identified using a universal perinatal depression screening program. The authors conducted 8 focus groups (4 in pregnant women [n = 15] and 4 in postpartum women [n = 20]). Depression symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 at recruitment. Focus groups were analyzed using an inductive approach.
resultsPregnant participants were 27 weeks gestation, and postpartum participants were 11.5 months postpartum, on average. Depression symptoms were moderately severe (mean Patient Health Questionnaire-8 score: 16). Women identified practical barriers and motivators for PA common to perinatal women (physical health, parental responsibilities, PA tracking tools, and environmental factors) and described emotional and social factors influencing PA. Motivators included using PA to improve mood, relieve stress, boost self-image, and spend time with others. Bad mood, fear of social judgment, and feeling discouraged made it difficult to be active.
conclusionPA interventions in women with perinatal depression should include components addressing emotional and social barriers to PA in addition to addressing additional common practical barriers to PA.
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