SynthesisFrontiers in public health2023
A socio-ecological model of factors influencing physical activity in pregnant women: a systematic review.
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- Effects of mind-body therapies on sleep quality in perinatal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of digital health interventions on objectively measured physical activity during the perinatal period: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Preventing Excessive Gestational Weight Gain During Consecutive Pregnancies: Findings from an mHealth Intervention.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Trial
- Examining the Impact of a Codeveloped Multicomponent Mobile eHealth Lifestyle Intervention on Physical Activity and Its Association With Gestational Weight Gain in Underserved Women: A Statewide Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of a Behavioral Physical Activity Intervention for Pregnancy Hyperglycemia.Journal of pregnancy · 2025Trial
- High-intensity interval training is an effective exercise mode to maintain normal blood pressure during pregnancy: a randomized control trial.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
- Handling the challenges of accessing reliable and tailored information on physical activity during pregnancy: a mixed-methods, cross-perspective investigation.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the Barriers to Physical Activity during Pregnancy Scale (BPAPS) in pregnant women.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
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- A couple-based physical activity intervention for the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- A cross-sectional survey of Australian women's perspectives and experiences of exercise during pregnancy, including women that experience mental illness.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Determinants of moderate-intensity physical activity during pregnancy based on the COM-B model.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Exploring the Mechanisms of Digital Health Technology-Driven Exercise During Pregnancy: A Realist Review.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- A Qualitative Study on Pregnant Women's Perceptions and Needs for Developing a WeChat Mini-Program for Physical Activity Management During Pregnancy.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Exploration of the Barriers and Facilitators for Physical Activity Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Saudi Arabia.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Exploring the relationship between perceived social support and pregnant women's physical activity behavior: a chain-mediated effect test.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Quantitative evaluation of recruitment strategies in a cluster-randomized trial: segmented regression and cost analysis from the AOK-Family + study.BMC medical research methodology · 2025Article
- Step-defined physical activity among pregnant and postpartum women: the 2003-2019 national health and nutrition survey of Japan.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- A physical activity counseling intervention to promote health among pregnant women: a study protocol of randomized clinical trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Contradictions and convergences in recommendations on physical activity in pregnancy in different countries after the publication of the WHO guidelines in 2020-a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA during pregnancy. This systematic review aimed to analyze the factors affecting maternal PA during pregnancy with reference to a socio-ecological model. A systematic search of relevant published studies between 2001 and 2022 was conducted through PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Academic Search Ultimate, Medline, and SPORTDiscus with full text via the EBSCO platform. A total of 32 studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed. The findings revealed that various study designs can lead to different outcomes in terms of what is identified as a PA facilitator or barrier. The factors that positively influenced PA in pregnant women were: higher levels of education, knowledge, and skills, as well as access to mass media. Conversely, lower levels of education, lack of knowledge and skills, low income, pregnancy discomforts, limited time, safety concerns, and societal perceptions of PA in pregnancy acted as barriers. Additionally, family, colleagues/friends, and partners could either support or hinder PA. Factors affecting overall maternal PA were somewhat different from those affecting the moderate-to-vigorous intensity of PA. Pregnant women receive little organizational and policy support. There is an urgent need to provide accessible information and resource systems for pregnant women. Since most pregnant women are motivated to engage in PA and susceptible to family advice, interventions should not be limited only to pregnant women, but should involve a family member, especially partners. There is a need to take global, systemic actions to promote an active lifestyle in pregnancy. Addressing safety concerns related to PA during pregnancy should be a significant part of these promotional activities.
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